Birmingham, Alabama vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 53.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,618 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Birmingham, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher