Mauston, Wisconsin vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 35.4% more expensive than Mauston, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $67,701 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Mauston, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston, WI vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Mauston, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher