What is the cost of living in Sitka, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sitka has an overall cost of living index of 134, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Sitka has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Sitka ranks as #20 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Sitka ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Sitka Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sitka. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sitka is 118.
The Groceries index in Sitka is 109.
The Health index in Sitka is 178.
The Housing index in Sitka is 114.
The Transportation index in Sitka is 123.
The Utilities index in Sitka is 116.
| Living Expense | Sitka | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 178 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 116 | 100 |
Sitka Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Sitka Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Sitka, AK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alaska, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Sitka is $492,285.
The Median Rent in Sitka is $1,341.
The Median Income in Sitka is $101,727.
The Home Value To Income in Sitka is 4.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sitka is 0.16x.
