Suffolk, Virginia vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 16.0% more expensive than Suffolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,000 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Suffolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Suffolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, VA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Suffolk, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher