Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 29.3% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $129,320 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Martinsburg, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher