Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 50.3% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,130 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fairmont, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  26.4% higher
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