Seward, AK Cost of Living


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

Seward, AK

Housing costs in Seward?
A typical home costs $329,900, which is 2.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.8% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seward costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Seward?
To live comfortably in Seward, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seward?
The cost of living in Seward, AK is relatively high compared to other parts of the United States. Prices for groceries, housing, and services tend to be higher than elsewhere. The average rental price for a one-bedroom apartment in Seward is around $1,200 per month. Utilities are also more expensive in Seward than in other parts of the country. However, many people who live in Seward find that the lifestyle and natural beauty make the prices worth paying. Despite its high cost of living, Seward offers residents a unique and beautiful place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSewardAlaskaUnited States
  101.6116.5100.0
  121.6141.7100
  129.9127.3100.0
  90.5100.6100.0
  $329,900$336,100$338,100
  98.3%169.8%100.0%
  78.198.2100.0
  110.9112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

At first view, Seward looks pretty good. It's scenic enough, sitting along Resurrection Bay, a deepwater fjord with glaciers hanging from the mountains surrounding  More

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