Cost of Living Calculator - Petersburg, Alaska vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 30.6% more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $142,323 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Petersburg, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Portland
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs Portland, OR
Compared to Petersburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      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
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  122.4% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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