Portland, Oregon vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 11.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $88,066 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Sitka
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Portland, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% higher
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher