San Francisco, California vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 52.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $47,541 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Anchorage
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to San Francisco, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
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  Personal
  2.2% higher
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