Sitka, AK Cost of Living


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Sitka cost of living score
119.3
More expensive
19.3% higher
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the Alaska average
Sitka, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% higher than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for Alaska.

Sitka, AK

Housing costs in Sitka?
A typical home costs $438,400, which is 29.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.4% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sitka costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Sitka?
To live comfortably in Sitka, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $83,880 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sitka?
The cost of living in Sitka, AK is significantly higher than the national average. Groceries, housing, and utilities are all more expensive than in most other parts of the country, with an overall cost of living index that is an impressive 113.3% higher than the average. Despite being a small city, Sitka has a variety of local stores and amenities that make life here comfortable despite the high cost. With its stunning natural surroundings and vibrant community culture, Sitka's high cost of living can be worth it for those who want to experience all this beautiful Alaskan city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSitkaAlaskaUnited States
  119.3116.5100.0
  146.4141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  142.5100.6100.0
  $438,400$336,100$338,100
  108.6%169.8%100.0%
  59.498.2100.0
  137.5112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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