Butte, AK Cost of Living


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Butte cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Butte, 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.

Butte, AK

Housing costs in Butte?
A typical home costs $290,700, which is 14.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.5% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Butte costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Butte?
To live comfortably in Butte, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $55,800 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Butte?
Butte, AK has a cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The housing costs in Butte remain lower than the national average, with a median home price of $120,000. Groceries and health care costs are also below the national average. Utilities are slightly higher than the national average but still reasonable. Goods and services are also reasonably priced in Butte; overall, living there is considered to be quite affordable when compared to other cities in Alaska.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesButteAlaskaUnited States
  110.8116.5100.0
  134.5141.7100
  127.2127.3100.0
  89.7100.6100.0
  $290,700$336,100$338,100
  117.4%169.8%100.0%
  129.998.2100.0
  111.1112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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