Salina, Kansas vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 41.3% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $70,671 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Homer
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Salina, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher