Atascadero, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.5% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $41,757 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Atascadero, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher