Vacaville, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 13.1% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $868,914 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Vacaville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher