| | Houston, TX | Sitka, AK | United States |
| Overall | 96.9 | 119.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 146.4 | 100 |
| Health | 95.1 | 127.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.4 | 142.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $247,900 | $438,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,650.0% | 10,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.0 | 59.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.9 | 137.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here.
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Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes More
I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of More
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