salaryAnchorage is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$131
👥 People living there
288,976
1,389,526
Commute to work
18.8 min
23.5 min
College degree
38.7%
51%
Own their home
63.9%
47.3%
Below poverty line
8.9%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $163,270 | +57% in San Diego |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,850 | +37% in San Diego |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $72,510 | -23% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $97,000 | +22% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $139,520 | +21% in San Diego |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $119,090 | +18% in San Diego |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $96,340 | +17% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $178,220 | +16% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $63,681 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or San Diego?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $116,561 in San Diego, 4% more in San Diego.