Cost of Living Calculator - Stanwood, Washington vs Petersburg, Alaska


The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 21.8% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,635 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs Petersburg, AK
Compared to Stanwood, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.0% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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