Cost of Living Calculator - Kodiak, Alaska vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 20.4% cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,717 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Kodiak, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  169.3% higher
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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