Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Kelso, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 3.8% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,337 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Kelso
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Kelso, WA
Compared to Ketchikan, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower