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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 110.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $294,489 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Anchorage, San Francisco is:
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  110.3% higher
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  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.3% higher
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  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
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  Personal
  2.1% lower
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