Haines, AK Cost of Living


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Haines cost of living score
115.6
More expensive
15.6% higher
than the US average
0.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Haines, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 115.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.6% higher than the U.S. average and 0.8% higher than the average for Alaska.

Haines, AK

Housing costs in Haines?
A typical home costs $310,300, which is 8.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.7% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Haines costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Haines?
To live comfortably in Haines, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $59,400 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Haines?
The cost of living in Haines, AK is generally higher than the average cost of living in the United States. This is because of its remote, rural location and lack of access to many amenities found in larger cities. Groceries and basic necessities can be quite expensive in comparison to other parts of the country, usually costing at least 10-20% more than what would be found in a big city. The cost of housing can have a wide range also, depending on where you want to live and how much space you need. Generally speaking, rent prices are usually quite reasonable for the area, but buying a home will tend to be higher than most places due to limited availability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHainesAlaskaUnited States
  115.6116.5100.0
  152.5141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  113.4100.6100.0
  $310,300$336,100$338,100
  143.3%169.8%100.0%
  65.298.2100.0
  126.4112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am a kid that lives here in Haines and it is a very nice peacful small town. There is a weekly newspaper and a radiostation here so you can still be in the know  More

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