Juneau, AK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Juneau, Alaska?
$7,290 / month
for a family, 35.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $87,480 for the year for a family.
$3,433 / month
for a single person, 28.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,200 for the year for a single person.

Juneau cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Juneau, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Alaska.

Juneau, AK

Housing costs in Juneau?
A typical home costs $456,700, which is 35.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.9% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Juneau costs $1,300 per month, which is 9.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Juneau?
To live comfortably in Juneau, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $87,480 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Juneau?
The cost of living in Juneau, AK is slightly higher than the national average according to recent studies. The most expensive categories are housing, transportation, and food costs. Renting an apartment or house can be quite costly as Juneau has some of the highest rental rates in Alaska. Transportation costs here tend to be higher than many other cities due to its mountainous terrain and limited access by land routes. Additionally, food prices are also higher than many other areas due to shipping costs associated with imported goods. Despite these expenses, there are still plenty of affordable housing and dining options for those who choose to live in this beautiful city surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJuneauAlaskaUnited States
  113.0116.5100.0
  134.4141.7100
  126.8127.3100.0
  142.5100.6100.0
  $456,700$336,100$338,100
  82.5169.8100
  72.198.2100.0
  134.1112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Juneau
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Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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