El Centro, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 17.5% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $58,764 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Anchorage
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to El Centro, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher