Eureka, California vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 1.7% cheaper than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $73,692 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Eureka, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher