Placerville, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.1% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $44,961 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Placerville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher