What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina should increase to $77,437 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH WILKESBORO vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 54.9% more expensive than North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,437 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Anchorage
than in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

North Wilkesboro, NC vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to North Wilkesboro, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

28.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

161.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

49.6% higher

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

32.5% higher

Cost of Food

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North Wilkesboro, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Wilkesboro, NC vs. Anchorage, AK

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