Kenai, Alaska vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 25.3% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,663 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Somerset
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Kenai, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower