Shungnak, AK Cost of Living


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Shungnak cost of living score
114.6
More expensive
14.6% higher
than the US average
1.6% lower
than the Alaska average
Shungnak, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.6% higher than the U.S. average and 1.6% higher than the average for Alaska.

Shungnak, AK

Housing costs in Shungnak?
A typical home costs $203,100, which is 39.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.6% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shungnak costs $1,710 per month, which is 19.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.1% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Shungnak?
To live comfortably in Shungnak, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shungnak?
The cost of living in Shungnak, AK is relatively low compared to other parts of the United States. The overall cost of goods and services in the town is about 20 percent lower than the national average. Groceries are especially affordable, with prices on common items being much lower than most places in the country. Housing costs are also very reasonable—in fact, the median home price in Shungnak is around $150,000. Despite its remote location, Shungnak still offers a surprisingly low cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShungnakAlaskaUnited States
  114.6116.5100.0
  179.3141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  45.4100.6100.0
  $203,100$336,100$338,100
  253.8%169.8%100.0%
  73.498.2100.0
  94.7112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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