Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 18.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,788 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Scottsdale, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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