Anchorage, Alaska vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 248.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $188,116 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
948% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  248.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  658.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower