Vacaville, California vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 23.2% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $38,390 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Vacaville, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher