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


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 32.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $50,686 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in North Pole
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs North Pole, AK
Compared to San Diego, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% lower
      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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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