Talkeetna, AK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Talkeetna, Alaska?
$3,300 / month
for a family, 38.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a family.
$3,167 / month
for a single person, 33.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,000 for the year for a single person.

Talkeetna cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Alaska average
Talkeetna, 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.

Talkeetna, AK

Housing costs in Talkeetna?
A typical home costs $206,000, which is 39.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.7% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Talkeetna costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Talkeetna?
To live comfortably in Talkeetna, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Talkeetna?
The cost of living in Talkeetna, AK is quite high compared to the national average. The average home price in Talkeetna is about $341,000, which is significantly higher than the national median home value of $196,500. The average rent for a two-bedroom rental apartment is also much higher than the national average at almost $1,200 per month. Food and grocery prices are comparable to those in other remote Alaska towns, though still more expensive than most areas across the country. Additionally, goods and services are more expensive in Talkeetna due to its remoteness and lack of competition among vendors.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesTalkeetnaAlaskaUnited States
    Unlock116.5100.0
  132.1  Unlock100.0
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  52.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$336,100$338,100
  127.6  Unlock100.0
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  111.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

We were lucky enough to stay in Talkeetna for a week. We rented a cabin on a lake thru Airbnb. People were friendly and groceries and shops were close by. Can’t wait to  More

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