Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 14.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,010 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Sitka
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Fairbanks, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher