Scottsboro, Alabama vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 50.3% more expensive than Scottsboro, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,694 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Scottsboro, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Scottsboro, Alabama
Scottsboro, AL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Scottsboro, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.2% higher