Hurricane, West Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 27.8% more expensive than Hurricane, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,877 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hurricane, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Hurricane, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Hurricane, West Virginia
Hurricane, WV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Hurricane, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher