Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 21.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,666 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Sitka
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Richmond, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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