Willow, Alaska vs. Nikiski, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 0.8% cheaper than Willow, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,609 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Willow, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is cheaper than Willow, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Nikiski
than in Willow, Alaska
Willow, AK vs. Nikiski, AK
Compared to Willow, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher