Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 85.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $231,681 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in San Jose
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Anchorage, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  85.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
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  Personal
  14.9% lower
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