Herndon, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 20.1% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,972 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Herndon, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher