Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sierra Madre, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Madre, California is 80.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $135,711 in Sierra Madre, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Madre, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Sierra Madre
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sierra Madre, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Sierra Madre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower