Yakima, Washington vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 25.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,133 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Sitka
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Yakima, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher