Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 29.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,470 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower