Kenai, Alaska vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 12.7% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,958 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Tempe
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Kenai, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower