Gainesville, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 17.8% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,153 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Gainesville, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher