Des Moines, Iowa vs. Soldotna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Soldotna, Alaska is 31.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,565 in Soldotna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soldotna, Alaska is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Soldotna
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Soldotna, AK
Compared to Des Moines, Soldotna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.3% higher