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


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.4% cheaper than Patterson, California.

You would need a salary of $69,433 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Patterson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Patterson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Patterson, California
Patterson, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Patterson, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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