Thorne Bay, Alaska vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 8.5% more expensive than Thorne Bay, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $81,349 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Thorne Bay, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Thorne Bay, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Sitka
than in Thorne Bay, Alaska
Thorne Bay, AK vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Thorne Bay, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher