Salmon, Idaho vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 34.8% more expensive than Salmon, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $67,399 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salmon, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Salmon, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Sitka
than in Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, ID vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Salmon, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher