Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Clam Gulch, Alaska


The cost of living in Clam Gulch, Alaska is 54.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $34,326 in Clam Gulch, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clam Gulch, Alaska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Clam Gulch
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Clam Gulch, AK
Compared to San Jose, Clam Gulch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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