Petersburg, Alaska vs. Sterling, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Alaska is 5.3% more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,663 in Sterling, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Alaska is more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Sterling
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs. Sterling, AK
Compared to Petersburg, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower