Oakland, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.3% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $32,861 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Oakland, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher