Golden, Colorado vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 22.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,997 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sitka
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Golden, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  52.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher