Eielson AFB, AK Cost of Living


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Eielson AFB cost of living score
104
More expensive
4.0% higher
than the US average
10.7% lower
than the Alaska average
Eielson AFB, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.0% higher than the U.S. average and 10.7% higher than the average for Alaska.

Eielson AFB, AK

Housing costs in Eielson AFB?
A typical home costs $164,600, which is 51.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.0% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eielson AFB costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 39.2% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Eielson AFB?
To live comfortably in Eielson AFB, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eielson AFB?
The cost of living in Eielson AFB, AK is slightly higher than the national average, but remains lower than many other cities in the state. The median home price in Eielson AFB is around $220,000, and the median household income is around $64,000. Utility costs are also slightly higher than average due to the cold climate. Quality of life is generally good for most residents in Eielson AFB due to the low crime rate and access to outdoor recreation activities such as skiing, fishing and hiking.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEielson AFBAlaskaUnited States
  104.0116.5100.0
  132.7141.7100
  128.1127.3100.0
  74.3100.6100.0
  $164,600$336,100$338,100
  133.1%169.8%100.0%
  84.498.2100.0
  136.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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