Cost of Living Calculator - Bangor, Maine vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 22.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $91,518 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Bangor, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% higher
      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
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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