Cost of Living Calculator - Kenai, Alaska vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 49.9% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $157,447 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Carson
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Carson, CA
Compared to Kenai, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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