What is a pro or con of living in Cupertino, Californiacompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 603% more expensive in Cupertino.

What salary do I need to live in Cupertino, California copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $100,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $303,621 in Cupertino, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANCHORAGE vs. CUPERTINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 203.6% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $303,621 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
603% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Cupertino, CA

Compared to Anchorage, Cupertino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

203.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

517.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% lower

Commute

40.4% higher

Health

14.1% lower

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Personal

14.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anchorage, AK vs. Cupertino, CA

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