Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 28.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,311 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Sitka
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Albuquerque, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  59.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher