Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 18.4% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,206 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Puyallup, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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