Happy Valley, AK Cost of Living


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Happy Valley cost of living score
101.6
More expensive
1.6% higher
than the US average
12.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Happy Valley, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Alaska.

Happy Valley, AK

Housing costs in Happy Valley?
A typical home costs $222,500, which is 34.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Happy Valley costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Happy Valley?
To live comfortably in Happy Valley, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Happy Valley?
The cost of living in Happy Valley, AK is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. Housing is affordable, with average rent for a one-bedroom apartment coming in at around $900 per month. Groceries and gas are also quite inexpensive, with the cost of food being much less than what can be found in larger cities. The overall cost of living in Happy Valley, AK is approximately 20% lower than the national average, making it an ideal place to live and work for those who do not want to spend too much on housing and basic necessities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHappy ValleyAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  120.7141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  82.1100.6100.0
  $222,500$336,100$338,100
  117.4%169.8%100.0%
  97.098.2100.0
  111.0112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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