Kent, Washington vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 27.2% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,329 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Kenai
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Kent, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower