Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 30.3% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,584 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Harrisonburg, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher