Austin, Texas vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 20.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,606 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Austin, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher