Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 23.9% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,886 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Greensboro, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher