Anchorage, Alaska vs. Cascades, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cascades, Virginia is 22.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $91,875 in Cascades, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cascades, Virginia is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Cascades
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Cascades, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Cascades is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower