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Anchorage, Alaska - San Jose, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $62,519 in San Jose, California

Anchorage U.S. Avg. San Jose

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Cost of Living IndexesAnchorageSan Jose
Overall135168
Food136116
Housing167314
Utilities99129
Transportation113112
Health141118
Miscellaneous122101
100=national average

San Jose is 25% more expensive than Anchorage.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 87% more expensive in San Jose.


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