2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ketchikan, AK vs Nehalem, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Nehalem or is it cheaper to live in Ketchikan?
- Nehalem is 7.5% less expensive than Ketchikan.

Which city has more affordable housing, Nehalem or Ketchikan?
- Nehalem housing costs are 68.5% more expensive than Ketchikan housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ketchikan or is Health Care more affordable in Nehalem.
- Health related expenses are 20.2% less in Nehalem.
 Ketchikan, AKNehalem, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.7100
 Food & Groceries158.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing88.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$564,600$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.4100
 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 Nehalem    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

There are several small businesses in Nehalem. Take the time to walk the streets and enjoy a wonderful day. Just remember to bring your umbrella. From the bridge to  More

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