What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Bridgeport, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Bridgeport, Connecticut?

A salary of $31,000 in Bridgeport, Connecticut should increase to $31,461 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRIDGEPORT vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 1.5% more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $31,461 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport, CT vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Bridgeport, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% lower

Commute

20.5% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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