Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.7% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $73,736 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher