San Diego, California vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 27.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,222 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Nome
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to San Diego, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      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
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.3% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher