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


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 29.1% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,177 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Renton, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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