Petersburg, AK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Petersburg, Alaska?
$4,560 / month
for a family, 15.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,720 for the year for a family.
$4,933 / month
for a single person, 3.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $59,200 for the year for a single person.

Petersburg cost of living score
116.5
More expensive
16.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Petersburg, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Alaska.

Petersburg, AK

Housing costs in Petersburg?
A typical home costs $284,900, which is 15.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petersburg costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Petersburg?
To live comfortably in Petersburg, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $59,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petersburg?
The cost of living in Petersburg, AK is relatively low in comparison to the rest of the United States. The median home price is around $132,000, which is much lower than other places in the country. Additionally, utilities tend to be cheaper and groceries are more affordable as well. Overall, Petersburg offers a great quality of life at a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPetersburgAlaskaUnited States
    Unlock116.5100.0
  158.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock127.3100.0
  90.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$336,100$338,100
  109.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.2100.0
  115.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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