Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Skagway, Alaska


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 25.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $56,110 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Skagway
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Skagway, AK
Compared to San Diego, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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