Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.2% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,894 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hillsboro, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher