Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 3.9% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $77,888 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to El Centro, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher

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