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ANCHORAGE vs. SURPRISE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Surprise, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is
7.2%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$79,030
in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Surprise
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Surprise is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
20.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
22.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.3% lower
Commute
0.1% lower
Health
26.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
18.8% lower
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