Wrangell, Alaska vs. Ketchikan, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 2.6% more expensive than Wrangell, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,301 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wrangell, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Wrangell, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell, AK vs. Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Wrangell, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower