Soldotna, Alaska vs. Chester, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, California is 1.6% cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $73,837 in Chester, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, California is cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
14% cheaper in Chester
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Chester, CA
Compared to Soldotna, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower