Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Cost of Living


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Matanuska-Susitna Borough cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Ala County, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Alaska.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

Housing costs in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
A typical home costs $313,500, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
To live comfortably in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Ala County, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $60,120 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The cost of living in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK County is higher than the US average, with an index of 110.8 compared to the national average of 100. This means that residents may find it more expensive to live in this area than other parts of the country. The median house value in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK County is also higher than the US average at $313,500 compared to $338,100. This suggests that property values are higher and homeowners may need to put aside a larger proportion of their income for housing expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMatanuska-Susitna BoroughAlaskaUnited States
  110.8116.5100.0
  132.9141.7100
  127.2127.3100.0
  82.1100.6100.0
  $313,500$336,100$338,100
  117.4%169.8%100.0%
  127.398.2100.0
  110.6112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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