Reston, Virginia vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 15.1% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,293 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sitka
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Reston, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% lower
      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
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher