Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Petersburg, Alaska


The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 15.5% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,376 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Petersburg, AK
Compared to Skagway, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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