Richmond, Virginia vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 15.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,777 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Richmond, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher