Ashburn, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 22.7% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,575 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Ashburn, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher