Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 38.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,917 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in San Diego
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Anchorage, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  38.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
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  Personal
  14.2% lower
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