Placerville, California vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 21.4% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $39,302 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Placerville, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher