Kennewick, Washington vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 18.0% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,006 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
44% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Kennewick, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  45.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher