Anchorage, Alaska vs. Oil City, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oil City, Pennsylvania is 42.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,931 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oil City, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Oil City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Oil City, PA
Compared to Anchorage, Oil City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower