Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 15.2% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,067 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Eau Claire, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher