Anchorage, Alaska vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 5.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $76,776 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Anchorage, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower