Casper, Wyoming vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 8.1% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $54,061 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Casper, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher