Nome, Alaska vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 38.0% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,823 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in San Diego
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Nome, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% lower
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower