Anchorage, Alaska vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 6.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $65,172 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Anchorage, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower