Austin, Texas vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 13.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,838 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Kodiak
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Austin, Kodiak 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
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher