Anchorage, Alaska vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 102.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $152,004 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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