Monterey, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 33.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $33,162 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Monterey, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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