Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 5.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,259 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Charleston, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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