Bend, Oregon vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 11.2% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,402 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sitka
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Bend, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher