Missoula, Montana vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 9.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $27,136 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Missoula, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher