Fairfax, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 21.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,448 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fairfax, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher