Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $129,873 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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