Springfield, Tennessee vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 10.7% more expensive than Springfield, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $83,018 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Springfield, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Springfield, Tennessee
Springfield, TN vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Springfield, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher