salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Gilbert to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,270
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,096
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$132,171
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$575,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,417
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$194
👥 People living there
288,976
280,262
Commute to work
18.8 min
25.9 min
College degree
38.7%
48.2%
Own their home
63.9%
73.1%
Below poverty line
8.9%
5.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Gilbert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $47,530 | +82% in Gilbert |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,750 | -32% in Gilbert |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $61,170 | -29% in Gilbert |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $131,750 | +27% in Gilbert |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $85,050 | -26% in Gilbert |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $61,210 | -26% in Gilbert |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $59,180 | -25% in Gilbert |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $102,520 | -23% in Gilbert |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Gilbert cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Gilbert cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Gilbert to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $58,803 a year gives the same standard of living in Gilbert.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Gilbert?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $132,171 in Gilbert, 16% more in Gilbert.