Petersburg, Alaska vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 13.0% cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,663 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
35% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Petersburg, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower