Kenai, Alaska vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,298 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
17% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Kenai, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower