Gambell, AK


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Gambell, AK

About Gambell, AK

Living in Gambell, AK is an experience unlike any other. Located on the northernmost tip of St. Lawrence Island, Gambell is a small and remote Inupiat Eskimo village with a population of around 800 people. With breathtaking views of the Bering Sea and a unique way of life that has been passed down through generations, Gambell is truly a special place to visit or call home. Residents enjoy access to abundant subsistence lifestyle opportunities, such as fishing for salmon and hunting for seals and walrus, as well as whale watching, berry picking and birding. Despite its isolated location, Gambell enjoys relatively good infrastructure, including electricity from an independent power grid, running water from wells and two airstrips for transportation. In addition to its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the community also offers educational programs that create new opportunities for locals who want to pursue higher education or modern career paths. All in all, living in Gambell is an unforgettable experience that brings together the best of both worlds—traditional subsistence life and modern convenience—in one of Alaska’s most picturesque locations.

Location Details

State: Alaska
County: Nome Census Area
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Gambell
Zip Codes: 99742
Cost of Living: 13.4% higher

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Gambell Cost of Living
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$230,900
-46.4% lower than avg
$46,111
-49.7% lower than avg
$1,599 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
+28.2% higher than avg
Gambell Crime
44.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Gambell, Alaska
$44,280
for a family
$47,600
for a single person
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