Food

Upgrade to Premium

SEATTLE vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Upgrade to Premium

Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Anchorage, Alaska

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $380,201 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs Anchorage, AK

Compared to Seattle, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

57.1% higher

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

42.2% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Returns & Refunds

© Best Places. All rights reserved.