Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 73.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,206 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Sitka
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Palo Alto, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  57.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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