Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 40.3% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,120 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Greensboro, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher