Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 41.8% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $29,088 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Union City, California
Union_City, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Union_City, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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