What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $75,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $90,711 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANCHORAGE vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 20.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,711 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Anchorage, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

23.1% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anchorage, AK vs. Alexandria, VA

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