What is a pro or con of living in Salem, Kentuckycompared to Ketchikan, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 76% cheaper in Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Salem, Kentucky copmared to Ketchikan, Alaska?

A salary of $51,500 in Ketchikan, Alaska could decrease to $38,286 in Salem, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KETCHIKAN vs. SALEM
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Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Salem, Kentucky

Q: Is it expensive to live in Salem, Kentucky compared to Ketchikan, Alaska?

Overall, Salem, Kentucky is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Kentucky is 25.7% cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,286 in Salem, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Kentucky is cheaper than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Salem
than in Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, AK vs. Salem, KY

Compared to Ketchikan, Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

43.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

26.4% higher

Health

6.9% lower

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Personal

18.3% lower

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