Rancho San Diego, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 31.6% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $34,212 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher