Torrance, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 38.3% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $46,301 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Torrance, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher