Craig, Alaska vs. Taft, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taft, California is 20.7% cheaper than Craig, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $134,790 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Craig, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is cheaper than Craig, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Taft
than in Craig, Alaska
Craig, AK vs. Taft, CA
Compared to Craig, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower