Alaska, MN Cost of Living


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Alaska cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
19.0% lower
than the Minnesota average
Alaska, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.0% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Alaska, MN

Housing costs in Alaska?
A typical home costs $176,500, which is 47.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.0% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alaska costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.8% more than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Alaska?
To live comfortably in Alaska, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alaska?
Alaska, MN is a great place to live for those who want an affordable cost of living. The median housing cost in the city is much lower than the national average, with a median home value of just $122,000 and a median monthly rent of only $853. The overall cost of living in Alaska, MN is also well below the national average, making it easier to stretch your money and save for larger purchases and investments. Groceries, gas, healthcare costs, and other essential expenses are also much more affordable than they are in most other cities across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlaskaMinnesotaUnited States
  78.797.2100.0
  96.897.2100
  76.078.3100.0
  62.3102.9100.0
  $176,500$309,500$338,100
  92.5%95.7%100.0%
  71.996.4100.0
  97.6117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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