Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Kodiak, Alaska


The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 5.3% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $52,647 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Kodiak, AK
Compared to Merced, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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