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Kodiak, AK vs Newberg, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Newberg or is it cheaper to live in Kodiak?
- Newberg is 11.2% more expensive than Kodiak.

Which city has more affordable housing, Newberg or Kodiak?
- Newberg housing costs are 31.3% more expensive than Kodiak housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Kodiak or is Health Care more affordable in Newberg.
- Health related expenses are 31.3% less in Newberg.
 Kodiak, AKNewberg, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.6100
 Food & Groceries146.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.1100
 Housing124.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$513,700$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.3100
 Miscellaneous105.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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Reviews for Newberg    2 Reviews

Newberg is an amazing small town! We've been here for 18 years, and we love it so much. There is a booming wind industry, with wineries and beautiful vineyards all  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live,great people,lots of  More

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