Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.1% more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $104,129 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Oro Valley, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher