Kachemak, AK Cost of Living


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Kachemak cost of living score
101.6
More expensive
1.6% higher
than the US average
12.8% lower
than the Alaska average
Kachemak, 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.

Kachemak, AK

Housing costs in Kachemak?
A typical home costs $348,700, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.7% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kachemak costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Kachemak?
To live comfortably in Kachemak, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kachemak?
The cost of living in Kachemak, AK is relatively high compared to other areas of the country. The closer proximity to larger cities like Anchorage and Seward drive up the price of living expenses, such as rent, groceries, and services. However, due to the remote location and lack of commercial development, goods may be harder to find which can often result in paying higher prices for items. Despite this, the beautiful landscape and unique outdoor culture make it well worth the costs involved with living here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKachemakAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  123.5141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  135.1100.6100.0
  $348,700$336,100$338,100
  117.4%169.8%100.0%
  69.398.2100.0
  111.5112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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