2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Sitka, AK vs Leadville, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Leadville or is it cheaper to live in Sitka?
- Leadville is 20.6% less expensive than Sitka.

Which city has more affordable housing, Leadville or Sitka?
- Leadville housing costs are 30.0% less expensive than Sitka housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sitka or is Health Care more affordable in Leadville.
- Health related expenses are 35.2% less in Leadville.
 Sitka, AKLeadville, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.7100
 Food & Groceries146.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.5100
 Housing142.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$428,800$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.8100
 Miscellaneous137.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

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

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Over 18 years ago

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

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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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Reviews for Leadville    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Plenty of snow, space and history. Rivers have Wild Trout. Landscape has all the colors of  More

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Over 16 years ago

There seem to be two seasons in Leadville; winter and summer. When the sun is shining in the winter, although it is cold, the sun quickly warms you up. The summer is  More

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