Scammon Bay, AK Cost of Living


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Scammon Bay cost of living score
101.8
More expensive
1.8% higher
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Alaska average
Scammon Bay, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.8% higher than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for Alaska.

Scammon Bay, AK

Housing costs in Scammon Bay?
A typical home costs $141,300, which is 58.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.0% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scammon Bay costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Scammon Bay?
To live comfortably in Scammon Bay, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scammon Bay?
The cost of living in Scammon Bay, AK is generally higher than average compared to the rest of the United States. This is due to the remote location and limited availability of goods and services. With no large chain retailers or restaurants, grocery costs tend to be much higher than in other places. In addition, housing prices are also high due to a lack of available options. As a result, people who choose to live in Scammon Bay must be prepared for a significantly higher cost of living than they might experience elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScammon BayAlaskaUnited States
  101.8116.5100.0
  158.1141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  39.2100.6100.0
  $141,300$336,100$338,100
  246.0%169.8%100.0%
  69.198.2100.0
  91.9112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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