Petersburg, Alaska vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 22.4% cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,807 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Petersburg, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Waterville
than in Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg, AK vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Petersburg, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower