salaryOrlando is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$164
👥 People living there
288,976
319,758
Commute to work
18.8 min
26.2 min
College degree
38.7%
42.5%
Own their home
63.9%
39.5%
Below poverty line
8.9%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Orlando for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $63,010 | -45% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $55,380 | -41% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $51,460 | -40% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $50,820 | -38% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,410 | +36% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $49,750 | -32% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $92,560 | -30% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $45,520 | -30% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $57,722 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Orlando?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $78,014 in Orlando, 43% more in Anchorage.