| | Calais, ME | Sitka, AK | United States |
| Overall | 77.1 | 119.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.9 | 146.4 | 100 |
| Health | 117.2 | 127.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.7 | 142.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $138,600 | $438,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,990.0% | 10,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.7 | 59.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 78.2 | 137.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Calais 
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I moved to Calais, Maine approximately 5 years ago and am currently trying to sell the home I own and move from the area. I have never lived in a place with such a More
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Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes More
I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of More
Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of More
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