Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 15.2% more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $143,992 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
92% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher