Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Columbus, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Montana is 3.7% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,146 in Columbus, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Montana is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
37% cheaper in Columbus
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Columbus, MT
Compared to Ketchikan, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower