Bar Harbor, Maine vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 3.4% more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,684 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Sitka
than in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar_Harbor, ME vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Bar_Harbor, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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