salaryAnchorage is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$166
👥 People living there
288,976
230,221
Commute to work
18.8 min
34.1 min
College degree
38.7%
39.8%
Own their home
63.9%
71.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
7.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $63,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 16% more in Santa Clarita.
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