Orange, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 37.5% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $31,251 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Orange, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher