Petersburg, Alaska vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 6.8% cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,598 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
35% cheaper in Montrose
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Petersburg, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  36.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower