Valdez, Alaska vs. Petersburg, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Alaska is 3.7% cheaper than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,148 in Petersburg, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Alaska is cheaper than Valdez, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
18% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Petersburg, AK
Compared to Valdez, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower