Anchorage, Alaska vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 134.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $208,613 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  134.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
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  Personal
  15.6% lower
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