Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 50.7% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,670 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Santa Clara, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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