Sterling, Colorado vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 30.3% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $104,257 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Homer
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Sterling, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher