York, Pennsylvania vs. Kotzebue, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kotzebue, Alaska is 34.4% more expensive than York, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,820 in Kotzebue, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in York, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kotzebue, Alaska is more expensive than York, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Kotzebue
than in York, Pennsylvania
York, PA vs. Kotzebue, AK
Compared to York, Kotzebue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  144.7% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher