Homer, Alaska vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 104.2% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $102,089 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in San Jose
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Homer, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  125.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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