What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Virginiacompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Virginia copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $72,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $88,634 in Springfield, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANCHORAGE vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 23.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,634 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Springfield
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Springfield, VA

Compared to Anchorage, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

21.7% higher

Health

18.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anchorage, AK vs. Springfield, VA

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