Valdez, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.2% more expensive than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,268 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Valdez, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher