Moving to Alaska from Nevada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nevada to Alaska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nevada to Alaska, you would find that Alaska is 6.0% more expensive than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $78,646 in Alaska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 66°F in Carson City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nevada and Alaska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $78,646
To maintain the same standard of living in Alaska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.7% more
Groceries
pay 22.7% more
Transportation
pay 14.6% less
Housing
pay 20.6% more
Childcare
pay 28.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.5% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Alaska compared to Nevada.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Alaska leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Alaska leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Alaska performs significantly better than Nevada across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Alaska performs significantly better than Nevada across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Alaska generally does better on employment & economy, though Nevada leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Alaska performs significantly better than Nevada across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Carson City | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alaska than Nevada?
On average Alaska is around 5% pricier than Nevada, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Alaska?
Budget about $19,662 for 3 months in Alaska (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Alaska safe?
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Alaska leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Nevada?
Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Alaska leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Alaska compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
