Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.5% more expensive than Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,233 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg, PA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Stroudsburg, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher