Ruby, AK Cost of Living


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Ruby cost of living score
96.3
Less expensive
3.7% lower
than the US average
17.3% lower
than the Alaska average
Ruby, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.7% lower than the U.S. average and 17.3% lower than the average for Alaska.

Ruby, AK

Housing costs in Ruby?
A typical home costs $148,100, which is 56.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.9% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ruby costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Ruby?
To live comfortably in Ruby, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ruby?
Living in Ruby, AK comes with a high cost of living. The average home price is over $100,000 and the average rental cost for a two-bedroom apartment is almost $2,000 per month. Additionally, groceries and other necessities can be more expensive because much of what you need must be shipped in from outside the town. With all these costs combined, it can be difficult to make ends meet in Ruby if you do not have a steady source of income. However, the community atmosphere and beautiful views make it all worth it for many residents who choose to stay here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRubyAlaskaUnited States
  96.3116.5100.0
  158.6141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  56.7100.6100.0
  $148,100$336,100$338,100
  218.4%169.8%100.0%
  63.398.2100.0
  93.8112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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