Golden, Colorado vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 32.2% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,913 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Golden, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  52.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher