King Cove, Alaska vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 3.4% more expensive than King Cove, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,719 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in King Cove, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than King Cove, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Valdez
than in King Cove, Alaska
King Cove, AK vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to King Cove, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher