Salary Comparison
Anchorage vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Anchorage | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 128 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,500 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $360,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 290,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Anchorage | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $137,990 | $204,370 | -$66,380 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $137,990 | $204,370 | -$66,380 |
| Senior Program Manager | $137,990 | $204,370 | -$66,380 |
| Corporate Counsel | $153,590 | $194,410 | -$40,820 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $100,940 | $132,330 | -$31,390 |
| Sales Manager | $100,940 | $132,330 | -$31,390 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $104,030 | $160,920 | -$56,890 |
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