Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 37.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $44,958 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Pasadena, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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