Fairfield, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 24.3% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $56,776 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Fairfield, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% lower
      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
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher