Sitka, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 12.5% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $10,497 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sitka, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower