Kenai, AK Cost of Living


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Kenai cost of living score
101.6
More expensive
1.6% higher
than the US average
12.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Kenai, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Alaska.

Kenai, AK

Housing costs in Kenai?
A typical home costs $292,900, which is 13.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.9% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kenai costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Kenai?
To live comfortably in Kenai, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kenai?
The cost of living in Kenai, AK is fairly high compared to the rest of Alaska and the United States in general. The average home price is close to $160,000, which is almost double the national average. In addition, goods and services generally cost more than they would in other areas. Utilities, such as electricity and water, tend to be more expensive due to the remote location of Kenai. Groceries also tend to be more expensive than average due to the remoteness of the area and a limited selection of stores. Despite these costs, many people still choose to live in Kenai for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKenaiAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  121.6141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  84.9100.6100.0
  $292,900$336,100$338,100
  105.7%169.8%100.0%
  78.198.2100.0
  111.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Moving to Kenai AK August 2012, opened doors for new adventures, and fulfilling a life long dream. As a person with a disability, I spent many years attempting to  More

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So, it is Alaska and you might expect as much, but Kenai seems to have more than the average nasty weather days. This past summer has been miserable. We wear jackets at  More

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It's Alaska after all, so a person would already expect some degree of cold climate conditions. But Kenai lies close to the Cook Inlet and it's weather comes right off  More

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