New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 14.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,921 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Anchorage
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to New Orleans, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher