Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 59.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,536 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Sitka
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  47.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.0% higher

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