Chester, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 19.3% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $119,342 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Chester, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher