Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Anchor Point, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchor Point, Alaska is 26.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,971 in Anchor Point, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchor Point, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Anchor Point
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Anchor Point, AK
Compared to Portland, Anchor Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.6% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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