Kodiak, Alaska vs. Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, California is 15.3% more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $77,224 in Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, California is more expensive than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Mesa
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Mesa, CA
Compared to Kodiak, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower