Cost of Living Calculator - Media, Pennsylvania vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.7% cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,212 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Media, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Media, Pennsylvania
Media, PA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Media, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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