Ketchikan, Alaska vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 13.8% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,878 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Sitka
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Ketchikan, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher