Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 8.4% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,805 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Ketchikan, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower