Princeton, West Virginia vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 42.2% more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,974 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Princeton, West Virginia
Princeton, WV vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Princeton, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher