Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 5.2% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,424 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Emerald Isle, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher