Ashland, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 21.7% cheaper than Ashland, California.

You would need a salary of $39,163 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Ashland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Ashland, California
Ashland, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Ashland, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher