Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.7% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $81,854 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ketchikan, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher