Springfield, Virginia vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 18.6% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,686 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Nome
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Springfield, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  69.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.8% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower