Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Springfield, Virginia


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

You would need a salary of $92,328 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
      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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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