Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 17.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,189 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Sitka
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Charlotte, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher