Ferndale, Washington vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 13.6% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,176 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Ferndale, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher