Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 125.1% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $202,583 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in San Francisco
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to North Pole, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.1% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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