Kodiak, Alaska vs. Chester, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Montana is 30.3% cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,186 in Chester, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Montana is cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chester
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Chester, MT
Compared to Kodiak, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower