Cold Bay, Alaska vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 2.0% cheaper than Cold Bay, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,022 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cold Bay, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Cold Bay, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
50% cheaper in Homer
than in Cold Bay, Alaska
Cold Bay, AK vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Cold Bay, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% lower
      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
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher