Skagway, AK Cost of Living


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Skagway cost of living score
116.5
More expensive
16.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Skagway, 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.

Skagway, AK

Housing costs in Skagway?
A typical home costs $413,600, which is 22.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.1% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Skagway costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.8% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Skagway?
To live comfortably in Skagway, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Skagway?
The cost of living in Skagway, AK is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. It has one of the highest costs for food and housing in Alaska. The median home value is almost double than the national average and rents are also significantly higher. The average price for a gallon of gas in Skagway is around $3.50, which is also slightly higher than the national average. Overall, living in Skagway can be expensive but with its unique scenery and access to outdoor activities, it may be well worth the extra cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSkagwayAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  146.6141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  145.3100.6100.0
  $413,600$336,100$338,100
  142.6%169.8%100.0%
  55.298.2100.0
  118.7112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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