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


The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 48.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,907 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kodiak
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Kodiak, AK
Compared to San Jose, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  56.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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