Soldotna, AK Cost of Living


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Soldotna cost of living score
101.6
More expensive
1.6% higher
than the US average
12.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Soldotna, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Alaska.

Soldotna, AK

Housing costs in Soldotna?
A typical home costs $314,500, which is 7.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Soldotna costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Soldotna?
To live comfortably in Soldotna, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $60,120 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Soldotna?
The cost of living in Soldotna, AK is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home value in Soldotna is around $330,000, much higher than the national average of about $226,000. The median rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,400 per month which is also quite a bit more expensive than the national average. Groceries and transportation costs are just slightly higher than the national average. Despite these higher costs than other places, Soldotna still offers an affordable way of life with its beautiful outdoor activities and low tax burden.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSoldotnaAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  122.3141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  91.9100.6100.0
  $314,500$336,100$338,100
  117.4%169.8%100.0%
  78.198.2100.0
  111.5112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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May through late August: Summer with highs being in the 70's. This Summer (2006) so far it's been mainly cloudy and rainy. Our Summer daylight is awesome though, and  More

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