What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Lake Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Lake Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $72,578 in Lake Los Angeles, California should increase to $78,244 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE LOS ANGELES vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Los Angeles, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.8% more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $78,244 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Lake Los Angeles, California

Lake Los Angeles, CA vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Lake Los Angeles, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

34.9% lower

Health

41.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Los Angeles, CA vs. Anchorage, AK

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