Riverhead, New York vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 14.5% cheaper than Riverhead, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,742 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverhead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Riverhead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Sitka
than in Riverhead, New York
Riverhead, NY vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Riverhead, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher