Junior, West Virginia vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 39.1% more expensive than Junior, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,539 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Junior, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Junior, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Junior, West Virginia
Junior, WV vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Junior, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% higher
      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
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher