Denver, Colorado vs. Nikiski, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 20.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,057 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Nikiski
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Nikiski, AK
Compared to Denver, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  54.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher