Tonsina, AK Cost of Living


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Tonsina cost of living score
116.5
More expensive
16.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alaska average
Tonsina, 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.

Tonsina, AK

Housing costs in Tonsina?
A typical home costs $345,200, which is 2.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.7% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tonsina 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 Tonsina?
To live comfortably in Tonsina, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tonsina?
The cost of living in Tonsina, AK is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. The cost of goods and services is higher here because of its remote location, with goods having to be shipped in from outside sources. Housing costs are also high due to a limited housing supply. Groceries tend to be expensive as well, due to the need for most items to be imported. However, while the cost of living is quite high in Tonsina, it offers a peaceful and beautiful setting that can't be found anywhere else. Additionally, living expenses are typically offset by salaries that are slightly higher than the national average in many areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTonsinaAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  143.1141.7100
  124.9127.3100.0
  120.3100.6100.0
  $345,200$336,100$338,100
  133.0%169.8%100.0%
  64.198.2100.0
  115.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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