Jacksonville, Florida vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 11.8% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $83,838 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Homer
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Jacksonville, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher