Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 2.1% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,156 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher