San Francisco, California vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 52.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $47,623 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Nome
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Nome, AK
Compared to San Francisco, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.2% higher
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower