Sitka, Alaska vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 44.6% more expensive than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,298 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in New York
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. New York, NY
Compared to Sitka, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  204.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower