Northwest, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.4% more expensive than Northwest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,685 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Northwest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Northwest, North Carolina
Northwest, NC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Northwest, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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