salaryAnchorage is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$152
👥 People living there
288,976
228,295
Commute to work
18.8 min
30.3 min
College degree
38.7%
63.9%
Own their home
63.9%
60.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
5.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $186,640 | +79% in Fremont |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $123,250 | +79% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $113,700 | +75% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $186,610 | +62% in Fremont |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $38,860 | +49% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,430 | $219,080 | +39% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $212,500 | +38% in Fremont |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $110,730 | +35% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $65,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Fremont?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $195,754 in Fremont, 43% more in Fremont.