Wasilla, Alaska vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 117.1% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $184,648 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Wasilla, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.1% higher
      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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher