San Diego, California vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 29.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $70,075 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Wasilla
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to San Diego, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  42.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher