Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 6.8% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $213,659 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
51% more expensive in Sonora
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Ketchikan, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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