Cost of Living Calculator - Kenai, Alaska vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 18.1% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,589 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Kenai, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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