Birch Bay, Washington vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 5.1% more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,570 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Sitka
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch_Bay, WA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Birch_Bay, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.2% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher