Duluth, Minnesota vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 36.1% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $198,642 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Sitka
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Duluth, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher