Friday Harbor, Washington vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 24.3% cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,710 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Friday Harbor, Washington
Friday Harbor, WA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Friday Harbor, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher