St. Louis, Missouri vs. Kotzebue, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kotzebue, Alaska is 48.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $104,111 in Kotzebue, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kotzebue, Alaska is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Kotzebue
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Kotzebue, AK
Compared to St. Louis, Kotzebue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  99.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  162.3% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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