Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 0.8% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,419 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Virginia Beach, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher