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Ketchikan, AK vs Edna Bay, AK

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Is it cheaper to live in Edna Bay or is it cheaper to live in Ketchikan?
- Edna Bay is 7.0% more expensive than Ketchikan.

Which city has more affordable housing, Edna Bay or Ketchikan?
- Edna Bay housing costs are 7.7% less expensive than Ketchikan housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ketchikan or is Health Care more affordable in Edna Bay.
- Health related expenses are 0.1% less in Edna Bay.
 Ketchikan, AKEdna Bay, AKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock116.5100
 Food & Groceries158.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock127.3100
 Housing88.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$241,100$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.8100
 Miscellaneous122.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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Reviews for Edna Bay    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Edna Bay is a wonderful little town on a perfect bay at the edge of the Alaskan wilderness. The residents are warm and welcoming. The problems of the world seem to be  More

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