Carson City, Nevada vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.8% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,394 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Carson City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher