Tempe, Arizona vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 11.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,361 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kenai
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Tempe, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher