Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 40.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,156 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Sitka
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Lake Charles, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.7% higher