Alexandria, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 17.3% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,010 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Alexandria, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher