Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Whale Pass, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whale Pass, Alaska is 56.4% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,203 in Whale Pass, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whale Pass, Alaska is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Whale Pass
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Whale Pass, AK
Compared to Arkansas City, Whale Pass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher