Homer, Alaska vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 163.5% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $131,766 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Homer, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  107.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher