Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 15.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,669 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Detroit, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  61.5% lower
  Health
  55.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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