Arlington, Virginia vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 28.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,953 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Nome
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Arlington, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  89.6% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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