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ANCHORAGE vs. SACRAMENTO
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
4.8%
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$314,468
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.0% lower
Commute
15.7% higher
Health
17.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.8% lower
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