Anchorage, Alaska vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 7.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $111,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower