Cost of Living Calculator - Yakima, Washington vs Ketchikan, Alaska


The cost of living in Ketchikan, Alaska is 10.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,771 in Ketchikan, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchikan, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Ketchikan
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Ketchikan, AK
Compared to Yakima, Ketchikan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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