Bellingham, Washington vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 16.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,838 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Bellingham, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher