Lehighton, Pennsylvania vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 21.2% more expensive than Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,909 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Lehighton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Lehighton, PA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Lehighton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher