Northway, AK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Northway, Alaska?
$2,040 / month
for a family, 62.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,480 for the year for a family.
$3,333 / month
for a single person, 30.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $40,000 for the year for a single person.

Northway cost of living score
106.8
More expensive
6.8% higher
than the US average
8.3% lower
than the Alaska average
Northway, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average and 8.3% higher than the average for Alaska.

Northway, AK

Housing costs in Northway?
A typical home costs $127,100, which is 62.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.2% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Northway costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Northway?
To live comfortably in Northway, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Northway?
The cost of living in Northway, AK is relatively low. The cost of basic goods and services such as groceries and utilities are much lower than most other areas of the country. Additionally, housing is very affordable with average home prices below the national average. Transportation can be costly, however, due to limited public transportation options in the area. Despite these higher costs, overall expenses remain quite low for those who live in Northway, AK compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesNorthwayAlaskaUnited States
    Unlock116.5100.0
  135.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock127.3100.0
  38.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$336,100$338,100
  152.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.2100.0
  104.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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