Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 13.9% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $85,449 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Petersburg
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Eau Claire, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher