Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 9.9% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,931 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
43% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Bluffton, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher