Thousand Oaks, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 38.4% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $46,199 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher