West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 7.4% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $102,037 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
38% more expensive in Anchorage
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to West Palm Beach, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher