What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Housing is 45% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $60,104 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILMINGTON vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 20.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,104 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
45% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Wilmington, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

34.3% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Anchorage, AK

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