What is a pro or con of living in Whittier, Alaskacompared to Sitka, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Whittier.

What salary do I need to live in Whittier, Alaska copmared to Sitka, Alaska?

A salary of $50,000 in Sitka, Alaska could decrease to $35,377 in Whittier, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SITKA vs. WHITTIER
Cost of Living Comparison

Sitka, Alaska vs. Whittier, Alaska

Q: Is it expensive to live in Whittier, Alaska compared to Sitka, Alaska?

Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 29.2% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,377 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Whittier
than in Sitka, Alaska

Sitka, AK vs. Whittier, AK

Compared to Sitka, Whittier is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.6% higher

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Sitka, Alaska vs. Whittier, Alaska

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