Houston, Missouri vs. Nikiski, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 37.5% more expensive than Houston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,112 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is more expensive than Houston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Nikiski
than in Houston, Missouri
Houston, MO vs. Nikiski, AK
Compared to Houston, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher