Cost of Living Calculator - Atherton, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 86.1% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $10,442 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Atherton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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