Kenai, Alaska vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 20.1% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,060 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Skagway
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Kenai, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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