Skagway, Alaska vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 33.7% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,833 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Diego
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Skagway, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% higher
      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
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  117.8% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower