salaryAnchorage is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$127
👥 People living there
288,976
439,418
Commute to work
18.8 min
29.8 min
College degree
38.7%
48.7%
Own their home
63.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
8.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Oakland for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $186,640 | +79% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $123,250 | +79% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $113,700 | +75% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $186,610 | +62% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $38,860 | +49% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,430 | $219,080 | +39% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $212,500 | +38% in Oakland |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $110,730 | +35% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $65,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Oakland?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $109,576 in Oakland, 2% more in Anchorage.