Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Short Pump, Virginia


The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 6.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,957 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
22% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Short Pump, VA
Compared to Anchorage, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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