Cost of Living Calculator - Boise City, Idaho vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 12.0% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $65,987 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Boise City, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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