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


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 9.2% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,585 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Olympia
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Ketchikan, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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