Fresno, California vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 12.9% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $112,875 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Sitka
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Fresno, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher