Port Alsworth, AK Cost of Living


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Port Alsworth cost of living score
92.2
Less expensive
7.8% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Port Alsworth, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.8% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% lower than the average for Alaska.

Port Alsworth, AK

Housing costs in Port Alsworth?
A typical home costs $680,500, which is 101.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 102.5% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Alsworth costs $1,610 per month, which is 12.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.1% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Port Alsworth?
To live comfortably in Port Alsworth, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $130,320 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Alsworth?
The cost of living in Port Alsworth, AK is relatively high due to its remote location. Due to the limited access to goods and services, some basic items may be more expensive than elsewhere in the state. However, there are no property taxes or sales taxes in Alaska, meaning there is a certain level of financial savings for living in Port Alsworth. Additionally, the cost of housing is generally lower than other more populated areas of Alaska due to its rural nature. Overall, while living in Port Alsworth may involve higher costs for some items, it can also be quite affordable overall.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort AlsworthAlaskaUnited States
  92.2116.5100.0
  154.4141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  153.8100.6100.0
  $680,500$336,100$338,100
  114.5%169.8%100.0%
  66.398.2100.0
  95.1112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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