Kenai, Alaska vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 16.7% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,538 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sitka
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Kenai, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher