Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 5.6% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,171 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Arcata
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ketchikan, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
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  5.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
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  Personal
  15.1% lower
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