Nikiski, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 14.2% more expensive than Nikiski, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,087 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Nikiski, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Nikiski, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Nikiski, Alaska
Nikiski, AK vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Nikiski, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher