Medford, Oregon vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.4% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $147,410 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
20% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Medford, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher