Sitka, Alaska vs. White Sands, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Sands, New Mexico is 25.6% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,228 in White Sands, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Sands, New Mexico is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in White Sands
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. White Sands, NM
Compared to Sitka, White Sands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower