Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 42.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $28,649 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sitka
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Santa Cruz, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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