Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 36.9% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,439 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Ketchikan, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower