Roanoke, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 38.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,515 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Roanoke, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.6% higher