Sitka, Alaska vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 41.1% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $29,460 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Sitka, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower