Cost of Living Calculator - Kenai, Alaska vs Staples, Minnesota


The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 26.1% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,712 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Staples
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Staples, MN
Compared to Kenai, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  39.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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