Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Alaska vs Imperial Beach, California


The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 44.6% more expensive than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $108,459 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Sterling, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Sterling, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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