Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Petersburg, Alaska


The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 42.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $43,096 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Petersburg, AK
Compared to Oakland, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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