Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Chena Ridge, Alaska


The cost of living in Chena Ridge, Alaska is 45.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $27,256 in Chena Ridge, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chena Ridge, Alaska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Chena Ridge
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Chena Ridge, AK
Compared to San Jose, Chena Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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