What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Summerville, South Carolina?

Childcare is 70% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Summerville, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Summerville, South Carolina should increase to $93,360 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUMMERVILLE vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Summerville, South Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.7% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,360 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
70% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, SC vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Summerville, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

0.2% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Summerville, South Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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