Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 10.5% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,760 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Lowell, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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