Sitka, Alaska vs. Elkhart, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Kansas is 36.9% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,561 in Elkhart, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Kansas is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Elkhart, KS
Compared to Sitka, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower