Auburn, Alabama vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 18.9% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $118,852 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Auburn, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher