Covington, Washington vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 15.3% cheaper than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,338 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sitka
than in Covington, Washington
Covington, WA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Covington, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  59.8% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher