Tehachapi, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 9.6% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $65,784 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
36% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Tehachapi, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher