Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 22.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,489 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Sitka
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Houston, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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