Alpena, Michigan vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 63.5% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,767 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Sitka
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Alpena, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher