salaryAnchorage is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Boston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$3,112
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,480
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$104,986
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$731,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
108.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$4,456
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$113
👥 People living there
288,976
666,442
Commute to work
18.8 min
30.3 min
College degree
38.7%
54.9%
Own their home
63.9%
35.7%
Below poverty line
8.9%
16.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Boston for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $166,090 | +60% in Boston |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $39,270 | +51% in Boston |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $102,390 | +49% in Boston |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $78,180 | -32% in Boston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $129,180 | +28% in Boston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $98,060 | +24% in Boston |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $101,990 | -23% in Boston |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $100,150 | +22% in Boston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Boston cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,112 in Boston.
What salary do I need in Boston to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $61,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Boston.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Boston?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $104,986 in Boston, 6% more in Anchorage.