Kotzebue, Alaska vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 5.5% cheaper than Kotzebue, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,236 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kotzebue, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than Kotzebue, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
25% cheaper in Nome
than in Kotzebue, Alaska
Kotzebue, AK vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Kotzebue, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower