Palmer, Alaska vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 1.5% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,991 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sitka
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Palmer, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher