Petersburg, Alaska vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 39.8% more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,921 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Petersburg, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  90.4% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower