Portland, Oregon vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 22.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,417 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Portland, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher