What is a pro or con of living in Ketchikan, Alaskacompared to Castleton, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Ketchikan.

What salary do I need to live in Ketchikan, Alaska copmared to Castleton, Vermont?

A salary of $50,000 in Castleton, Vermont should increase to $55,707 in Ketchikan, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CASTLETON vs. KETCHIKAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Castleton, Vermont vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 11.4% more expensive than Castleton, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $55,707 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Castleton, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Castleton, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Castleton, Vermont

Castleton, VT vs. Ketchikan, AK

Compared to Castleton, Ketchikan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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50.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

48.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

0.6% lower

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Personal

19.4% higher

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Castleton, Vermont vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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