Belfast, Maine vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 30.3% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,140 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sitka
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Belfast, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher