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SAN FRANCISCO vs. ANCHORAGE
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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
$36,607
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
75.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.9% higher
Commute
33.9% lower
Health
9.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.2% higher
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