Sitka, Alaska vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 12.6% more expensive than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,304 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bend
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Sitka, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower