Fargo, North Dakota vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 13.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,648 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Petersburg
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Fargo, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher