Homer, Alaska vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 131.7% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $115,859 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Homer, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  135.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher