Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 25.4% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,300 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Reston, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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