Port Alexander, AK Cost of Living


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Petersburg Borough County / Port Alexander / Zip Codes

Port Alexander cost of living score
116.5
More expensive
16.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Port Alexander, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Alaska.

Port Alexander, AK

Housing costs in Port Alexander?
A typical home costs $284,900, which is 15.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Alexander costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Port Alexander?
To live comfortably in Port Alexander, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Alexander?
The cost of living in Port Alexander, AK is very expensive compared to other cities in the United States. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment is around $2,200 per month and groceries are very expensive as well. The high cost of living is due to the location of Port Alexander being so far away from other larger cities, which means that goods and services typically cost more than they would elsewhere. Despite the high cost of living, the small town offers residents a peaceful and natural lifestyle that has become more popular with people looking for an escape from their everyday life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort AlexanderAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  136.4141.7100
  127.3127.3100.0
  43.3100.6100.0
  $284,900$336,100$338,100
  109.4%169.8%100.0%
  58.398.2100.0
  115.6112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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