Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Gateway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gateway, Alaska is 14.3% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,171 in Gateway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gateway, Alaska is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Gateway
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Gateway, AK
Compared to Ketchikan, Gateway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower