Kenai, Alaska vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 2.5% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $164,004 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Astoria
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Astoria, OR
Compared to Kenai, Astoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower