Homer, AK Cost of Living


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

Homer, AK

Housing costs in Homer?
A typical home costs $358,000, which is 5.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Homer costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Homer?
To live comfortably in Homer, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $68,760 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Homer?
The cost of living in Homer, AK is significantly higher than the national average. This is due to the high cost of housing, which makes up a large portion of any household budget. Groceries are also slightly more expensive than the national average, as well as gasoline and utilities. The good news is that while Homer may be more expensive than some areas, it also has a very low unemployment rate and plenty of job opportunities to make up for the higher prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHomerAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  123.5141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  103.5100.6100.0
  $358,000$336,100$338,100
  126.9%169.8%100.0%
  67.198.2100.0
  111.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 17 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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