Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 12.8% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $121,868 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hershey, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher