Hoquiam, Washington vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 22.9% more expensive than Hoquiam, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,451 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoquiam, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Hoquiam, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Hoquiam, Washington
Hoquiam, WA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Hoquiam, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher