Alexandria, Virginia vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 16.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $137,959 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sitka
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Alexandria, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher