Meridian, Idaho vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 13.5% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,873 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Meridian, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher