Hamilton, Montana vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 9.9% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,930 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
58% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton, MT vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Hamilton, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher