San Francisco, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 58.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $42,008 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to San Francisco, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  56.6% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower