Casper, Wyoming vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 23.0% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $61,498 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Sitka
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Casper, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher