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


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.1% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,073 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Ketchikan, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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