San Luis Obispo, California vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 22.4% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $58,177 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Skagway
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher