Population
Balm
5,362
Kodiak
5,497
Median Income
Balm
$104,347
Kodiak
$71,373
Home Value
Balm
$312,600
Kodiak
$314,800
Rent
Balm
$1,679
Kodiak
$1,430
Crime Rate
Balm
N/A
Kodiak
2.65
Cost of Living
Balm
155.7
Kodiak
125.4
Avg Temp
Balm
N/A
Kodiak
N/A
Unemployment
Balm
7.4%
Kodiak
6.5%
How Similar Are Balm & Kodiak?
Kodiak is Balm's #7 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Balm
5,362
Kodiak
5,497
Both cities have similar populations — Balm at 5,362 and Kodiak at 5,497.
Political Leaning
Balm
50.9%
Kodiak
52.9%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
Balm
7.4%
Kodiak
6.5%
Balm has a 11% higher unemployment than Kodiak.
Median Income
Balm
$104,347
Kodiak
$71,373
Balm has a 32% higher median income than Kodiak.
Home Values
Balm
$312,600
Kodiak
$314,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
Balm
16.3%
Kodiak
16.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Balm
40.8%
Kodiak
39.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Balm
155.7
Kodiak
125.4
Balm has a 19% higher cost of living than Kodiak.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Balm and Kodiak share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Balm
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Kodiak
Balm leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Kodiak leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDKodiak scores 109.1 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 159.5 in Balm. Kodiak has a living wage (1 adult) of $55,160 vs $68,505 in Balm (24% lower). Kodiak has a living wage (family of 4) of $130,379 vs $161,920 in Balm (24% lower).
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Fair Market Rent (1BR)
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBalm has a single-family homes of 88.9% compared to 52.5% in Kodiak. Balm has a owner-occupied of 86.5% compared to 51.1% in Kodiak. Balm has a vacancy rate of 4.7% compared to 10.9% in Kodiak.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Balm leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBalm has a work from home of 11.8% compared to 3.1% in Kodiak. Balm has a poverty rate of 2.7% compared to 7.7% in Kodiak. Balm has a median household income of $104,347 vs $71,373 in Kodiak (46% higher).
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Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Kodiak leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauKodiak has a high school diploma or higher of 42.3% compared to 34.8% in Balm. Kodiak has a bachelor's degree or higher of 16.6% compared to 16.3% in Balm.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSKodiak has a population of 5,497, about 1x the size of Balm (5,362). Balm skews younger with a median age of 33.5 vs 40.8.
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Balm
Kodiak
Healthcare — Balm leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBalm: 5 vs Kodiak: 1 for nearby hospitals. Balm: 5 vs Kodiak: 1 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Balm leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBalm has a work from home of 11.8% compared to 3.1% in Kodiak. Kodiak has a public transit of 0.4% compared to 0.0% in Balm. Balm has a drive alone of 73.6% compared to 57.9% in Kodiak.
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