Kodiak, Alaska vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 14.3% cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $25,718 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Houston
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Kodiak, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  79.8% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower