Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 38.2% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $69,107 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Wausau, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher