Kenai, Alaska vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 12.2% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $215,080 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, North Carolina is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
28% cheaper in Sylva
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Kenai, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower