Charleston, West Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 43.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,185 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Charleston, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.4% higher