Port Aransas, Texas vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 9.1% cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,152 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Aransas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Port Aransas, Texas
Port Aransas, TX vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Port Aransas, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher