Anchorage, Alaska vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 13.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,121 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Kenai
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Anchorage, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower