Sitka, Alaska vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 13.6% more expensive than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,775 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Portland
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Sitka, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  118.7% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower