Wilmington, Delaware vs. Kotzebue, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kotzebue, Alaska is 23.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $43,353 in Kotzebue, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kotzebue, Alaska is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Kotzebue
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Kotzebue, AK
Compared to Wilmington, Kotzebue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  86.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  137.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher