Kenai, Alaska vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 32.5% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,760 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Portland
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kenai, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower