Sitka, Alaska vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.8% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $93,225 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Sitka, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  98.5% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower