Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 17.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $127,608 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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