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Ketchikan, AK, United States
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,009
Retiree Score
59.3
Safety Index
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With a population of just 8,192, Ketchikan is a remote outpost in the Alaskan panhandle, dependent on a precarious mix of fishing, tourism, and government services. The climate is relentlessly wet, with 149.54 inches of rainfall per year, earning it the dubious moniker of "Rain Capital of Alaska." Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the city operates under a complex council-manager system that encompasses the surrounding 6,000-square-mile borough. This isolated, weather-battered outpost is best suited for those who crave a frontier lifestyle and don't mind the occasional frozen pipe.

Can I afford Ketchikan, AK?

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Ketchikan, AK

You could save

991/mo

Savings Rate33%

Monthly Costs

Rent $950
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,058

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
33/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
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50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets United States Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
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Walkability
50
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$4
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$5
Chicken (1kg) *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$40
Meal (Mid-range) $90
Cappuccino $6
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $250
Mobile Plan (mo) $100
Gym (mo) *$150
Cinema Ticket $14

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $634
1BR Outside (mo) *$542
3BR Center (mo) $919
3BR Outside (mo) *$891

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
large
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Ketchikan, AK has a population of approximately 8,192 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $3,960 per month in Ketchikan, AK, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1584/month.

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