Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Plattsburgh, New York


The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 32.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,958 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Anchorage, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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