Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Sitka, Alaska


The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 22.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $154,847 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Sitka
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Sitka, AK
Compared to Washington, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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