Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 8.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $155,250 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Sitka
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Chicago, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  57.1% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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