Berkeley, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 51.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $19,471 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Berkeley, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher