Wasilla, Alaska vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 11.1% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,659 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Kenai
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher