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


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 58.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $20,656 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Seward
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Seward, AK
Compared to San Francisco, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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