Austin, Texas vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,029 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Austin, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher