Cost of Living Calculator - Ketchikan, Alaska vs Elko, Nevada


The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 0.8% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,610 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Elko
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs Elko, NV
Compared to Ketchikan, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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