Kodiak, AK Cost of Living


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Kodiak cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Alaska average
Kodiak, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Alaska.

Kodiak, AK

Housing costs in Kodiak?
A typical home costs $408,600, which is 20.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.6% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kodiak costs $1,510 per month, which is 5.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.6% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Kodiak?
To live comfortably in Kodiak, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $78,120 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kodiak?
The cost of living in Kodiak, AK is generally higher than the national average due to its remote location and limited resources. The cost of necessities such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and health care can be significantly more expensive than other cities of similar size. However, due to its scenic beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, many people find that the benefits of living in Kodiak outweigh the cost of living there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKodiakAlaskaUnited States
  105.8116.5100.0
  146.9141.7100
  131.1127.3100.0
  124.0100.6100.0
  $408,600$336,100$338,100
  99.7%169.8%100.0%
  66.298.2100.0
  105.8112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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