Fresno, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 0.8% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $119,071 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Fresno, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher