Clam Gulch, AK Cost of Living


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Clam Gulch cost of living score
101.6
More expensive
1.6% higher
than the US average
12.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Clam Gulch, 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.

Clam Gulch, AK

Housing costs in Clam Gulch?
A typical home costs $263,100, which is 22.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.7% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clam Gulch costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Clam Gulch?
To live comfortably in Clam Gulch, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clam Gulch?
Clam Gulch, AK is a beautiful and serene town situated on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. The cost of living in Clam Gulch is relatively low compared to other cities in Alaska. As it is a small, rural community, there aren't many amenities and things like restaurants, shopping malls, etc. available. Housing costs are also low in Clam Gulch due to its smaller population and lower demand for property. Average housing prices are around $154,000, while the median household income comes in at around $60,000 per year. Grocery costs are higher than average due to the long distances involved with shipping food up to this remote area, but overall living expenses remain quite low in Clam Gulch.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClam GulchAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  121.7141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  72.6100.6100.0
  $263,100$336,100$338,100
  131.2%169.8%100.0%
  78.198.2100.0
  111.5112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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