What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $80,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $107,283 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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.1% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $107,283 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Chattanooga, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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26.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

29.3% higher

Health

25.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

30.0% higher

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Anchorage, Alaska

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Anchorage, AK

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