Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy, Oregon vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 17.5% cheaper than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,885 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Sandy, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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