Cost of Living Calculator - Sitka, Alaska vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 4.0% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,985 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Portland
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs Portland, ME
Compared to Sitka, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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