Akutan, AK Cost of Living


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Akutan cost of living score
103.1
More expensive
3.1% higher
than the US average
11.5% lower
than the Alaska average
Akutan, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% higher than the U.S. average and 11.5% higher than the average for Alaska.

Akutan, AK

Housing costs in Akutan?
A typical home costs $146,000, which is 56.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.6% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Akutan costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Akutan?
To live comfortably in Akutan, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Akutan?
The cost of living in Akutan, AK is significantly higher than the national average. Goods and services are expensive due to the remote location and limited access to resources. The main source of income in Akutan comes from commercial fishing, so salaries in the area tend to be lower than elsewhere. Housing costs are also high due to lack of availability and limited supply. Despite the higher costs, Akutan offers a unique quality of life that makes it an appealing place for many people. With picturesque landscapes and a wide variety of outdoor activities, residents can take full advantage of everything Alaska has to offer without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAkutanAlaskaUnited States
  103.1116.5100.0
  241.5141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  47.6100.6100.0
  $146,000$336,100$338,100
  143.2%169.8%100.0%
  54.398.2100.0
  95.7112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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