Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 14.6% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,038 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Kenai
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount_Vernon, WA vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Mount_Vernon, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher