Skwentna, AK Cost of Living


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Skwentna cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Skwentna, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Alaska.

Skwentna, AK

Housing costs in Skwentna?
A typical home costs $265,900, which is 21.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Skwentna costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Skwentna?
To live comfortably in Skwentna, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Skwentna?
The cost of living in Skwentna, AK is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value is just over $126,000, and the median household income is approximately $50,000. There are no grocery stores in Skwentna, but there are a few markets where you can purchase basic food items. Prices for these items tend to be more expensive when compared to larger cities. However, if you are looking for an inexpensive place to live that still offers some of the conveniences of city life then Skwentna could be a great option for you.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSkwentnaAlaskaUnited States
  110.8116.5100.0
  135141.7100
  127.2127.3100.0
  64.3100.6100.0
  $265,900$336,100$338,100
  119.6%169.8%100.0%
  126.298.2100.0
  111.0112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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