Atqasuk, AK Cost of Living


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Atqasuk cost of living score
113.3
More expensive
13.3% higher
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Alaska average
Atqasuk, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Alaska.

Atqasuk, AK

Housing costs in Atqasuk?
A typical home costs $119,400, which is 64.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.5% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Atqasuk costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Atqasuk?
To live comfortably in Atqasuk, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Atqasuk?
Atqasuk, AK is a small town located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. Despite its remote location, the cost of living in Atqasuk is comparable to other places in the state. The median home value is around $150,000 and the average apartment rent is around $1,200 per month. Utilities rates are reasonable, ranging from $2.60/kwh for electricity to $12/ccf for natural gas. Grocery prices are slightly higher than other parts of the state but shopping options are limited as there are only two grocery stores in town. Overall, Atqasuk can be a relatively affordable place to live compared to other towns in Alaska.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAtqasukAlaskaUnited States
  113.3116.5100.0
  252.9141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  56.5100.6100.0
  $119,400$336,100$338,100
  93.7%169.8%100.0%
  72.398.2100.0
  103.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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