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SAN FRANCISCO vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Anchorage, Alaska

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 52.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $35,659 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Anchorage
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs Anchorage, AK

Compared to San Francisco, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

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52.5% lower

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

33.9% lower

Health

9.1% higher

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Personal

2.2% higher

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