salaryAnchorage is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$109
👥 People living there
288,976
754,195
Commute to work
18.8 min
26 min
College degree
38.7%
68.4%
Own their home
63.9%
43.7%
Below poverty line
8.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $57,280 | +120% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $167,280 | +61% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $101,090 | +56% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $102,170 | +49% in Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $133,690 | +32% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $102,920 | +30% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $101,780 | +23% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $146,030 | +22% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $63,252 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Seattle?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $133,583 in Seattle, 17% more in Seattle.