Thorne Bay, AK Cost of Living


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

Thorne Bay, AK

Housing costs in Thorne Bay?
A typical home costs $174,000, which is 48.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.2% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thorne Bay costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Thorne Bay?
To live comfortably in Thorne Bay, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thorne Bay?
The cost of living in Thorne Bay, AK is relatively high compared to other parts of the United States. The median home value is approximately $237,000, which is more than double the national average. Prices for basic necessities such as food and utilities are also higher than in many other cities in the United States. Additionally, housing costs can be especially expensive due to limited availability and competition from tourists who visit each year. Fortunately, there are certain advantages that come with living in this remote location, like access to nature and outdoor recreation opportunities, which make it well worth considering despite the higher cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesThorne BayAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  148.4141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  97.8100.6100.0
  $174,000$336,100$338,100
  139.3%169.8%100.0%
  71.798.2100.0
  101.5112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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