Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 5.7% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $52,871 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Pahoa, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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