What is the cost of living in Kenai, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kenai has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Kenai has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Kenai ranks as #6 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Kenai ranks as the #16 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Kenai Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kenai. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kenai is 123.
The Groceries index in Kenai is 113.
The Health index in Kenai is 119.
The Housing index in Kenai is 115.
The Transportation index in Kenai is 125.
The Utilities index in Kenai is 122.
| Living Expense | Kenai | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 |
Kenai Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Kenai, AK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alaska, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Kenai is $319,496.
The Median Rent in Kenai is $1,138.
The Median Income in Kenai is $87,083.
The Home Value To Income in Kenai is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kenai is 0.16x.
Kenai, AK Costs By Category
Detailed Kenai Services costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Kenai Groceries costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Kenai Health costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Kenai Transportation costs vs. Alaska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kenai
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kenai. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kalifornsky, AK has a cost of living index of 125, 1.1x Kenai.
Sterling, AK has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Kenai.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kenai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky, AK | 8,663 | 125 | 1.1x |
| Sterling, AK | 6,323 | 127 | 1.1x |
