Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 26.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,112 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Pittsburgh, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher