Folsom, California vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 21.4% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $39,286 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sitka
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Folsom, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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