Kodiak, Alaska vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 37.7% more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,375 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Boston
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Kodiak, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  99.1% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher