Anchorage, Alaska vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 10.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $28,497 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower