salaryAnchorage is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$168
👥 People living there
288,976
990,138
Commute to work
18.8 min
27.3 min
College degree
38.7%
47.3%
Own their home
63.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $152,100 | +135% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $141,960 | +107% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $213,110 | +105% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $301,320 | +96% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $216,740 | +88% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $41,920 | +61% in San Jose |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $157,140 | +55% in San Jose |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $121,700 | +48% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $62,847 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or San Jose?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $157,922 in San Jose, 29% more in San Jose.