Tacoma, Washington vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 5.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,203 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Kodiak
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Tacoma, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  48.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher