Buhl, Idaho vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 15.8% more expensive than Buhl, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,910 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buhl, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Buhl, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Buhl, Idaho
Buhl, ID vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Buhl, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher