Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 25.3% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,354 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Kent, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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