Kodiak, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.1% more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $78,097 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Kodiak, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher