Whale Pass, AK Cost of Living


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Whale Pass cost of living score
116.5
More expensive
16.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Whale Pass, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Alaska.

Whale Pass, AK

Housing costs in Whale Pass?
A typical home costs $287,400, which is 15.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Whale Pass costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Whale Pass?
To live comfortably in Whale Pass, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $55,080 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Whale Pass?
The cost of living in Whale Pass, AK is relatively high compared to other places in the United States. The cost of goods and services are higher due to the remote location and lack of competition. The median home price in Whale Pass is around $377,000, which is significantly higher than the national average of $217,300. Additionally, the cost of utilities and food can be expensive as well since these items must be shipped in from elsewhere. Despite the high prices, residents are able to take advantage of a wide variety of outdoor activities that come with living in such a beautiful part of Alaska.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhale PassAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  150.8141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  80.9100.6100.0
  $287,400$336,100$338,100
  139.6%169.8%100.0%
  71.898.2100.0
  101.6112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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