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

Median Home Cost is 259% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $32,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $67,310 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 110.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,310 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Anchorage, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

312.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

51.2% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Francisco, California

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