What is the cost of living in Kodiak, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kodiak has an overall cost of living index of 125, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Kodiak has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Kodiak ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Kodiak ranks as the #9 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Kodiak Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kodiak. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kodiak is 123.
The Groceries index in Kodiak is 112.
The Health index in Kodiak is 139.
The Housing index in Kodiak is 115.
The Transportation index in Kodiak is 124.
The Utilities index in Kodiak is 121.
| Living Expense | Kodiak | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 139 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 116 | 100 |
Kodiak Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Kodiak, 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 Kodiak is $437,300.
The Median Rent in Kodiak is $1,571.
The Median Income in Kodiak is $90,292.
The Home Value To Income in Kodiak is 4.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kodiak is 0.21x.
