Columbus, Ohio vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 32.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,870 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Juneau
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Columbus, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher