Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Haines, Alaska


The cost of living in Haines, Alaska is 47.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $39,070 in Haines, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haines, Alaska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Haines
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Haines, AK
Compared to San Jose, Haines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.0% higher
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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