Cost of Living Calculator - Ketchikan, Alaska vs Mead, Washington


The cost of living in Mead, Washington is 12.4% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,195 in Mead, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead, Washington is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Mead
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs Mead, WA
Compared to Ketchikan, Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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