Detroit, Michigan vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 25.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,678 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
470% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Detroit, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  62.9% lower
  Health
  60.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher