Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $48,823 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Goleta, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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