Delta Junction, AK Cost of Living


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Delta Junction cost of living score
106.8
More expensive
6.8% higher
than the US average
8.3% lower
than the Alaska average
Delta Junction, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average and 8.3% higher than the average for Alaska.

Delta Junction, AK

Housing costs in Delta Junction?
A typical home costs $247,200, which is 26.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.5% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Delta Junction costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Delta Junction?
To live comfortably in Delta Junction, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Delta Junction?
The cost of living in Delta Junction, AK is significantly higher than the national average. The median home cost in Delta Junction is around $251,700, compared to the national median of $213,100. Transportation costs are also high due to its remote location; gasoline prices average around 10 percent higher than the US average. Groceries and dining out can be pricier as well. However, monthly utility bills are usually lower due to the cold climate, and healthcare costs tend to be less expensive. Overall, living in Delta Junction may take some financial planning but is worth it for residents who love the great outdoors and wide open spaces.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDelta JunctionAlaskaUnited States
  106.8116.5100.0
  142.4141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  93.8100.6100.0
  $247,200$336,100$338,100
  152.9%169.8%100.0%
  68.198.2100.0
  104.0112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Delta for enough years to where I can state with certainty that most of the townsfolk are off their rockers. I've never heard of or seen so many uncivilized  More

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I never even knew this website existed until just now while scouting about jobs and apartments in Raleigh, North Carolina. I've spent 12 years in Alaska--3 in  More

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