Jamestown, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 27.2% more expensive than Jamestown, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,596 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Jamestown, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Jamestown, North Carolina
Jamestown, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Jamestown, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher