Wasilla, Alaska vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 8.8% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $21,886 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Ketchikan
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Wasilla, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher