Kaktovik, AK Cost of Living


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Kaktovik cost of living score
113.3
More expensive
13.3% higher
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Alaska average
Kaktovik, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Alaska.

Kaktovik, AK

Housing costs in Kaktovik?
A typical home costs $115,900, which is 65.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.5% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kaktovik costs $1,790 per month, which is 25.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.6% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Kaktovik?
To live comfortably in Kaktovik, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kaktovik?
The cost of living in Kaktovik, AK is among the highest in the United States. Groceries and other essential items are often much more expensive than those found in other parts of the country. Additionally, due to its remote location, there are few options for shopping or entertainment, resulting in a lack of competitive prices. In addition to high prices, heating costs can be significant due to frigid temperatures during the colder months. Transportation is also expensive as supplies must be flown in from larger cities. Despite these challenges, many residents find that the benefits of living in Kaktovik offset the expense of living there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKaktovikAlaskaUnited States
  113.3116.5100.0
  251.8141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  52.8100.6100.0
  $115,900$336,100$338,100
  247.1%169.8%100.0%
  67.598.2100.0
  103.7112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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