Anchorage, Alaska vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 34.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $96,579 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% higher
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher