Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Vail, Arizona


The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 7.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,121 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Vail
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Vail, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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