San Francisco, California vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 52.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $23,893 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sitka
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to San Francisco, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  62.5% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher