Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 273.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $342,509 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
802% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  273.1% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  781.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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