Unalaska, AK Cost of Living


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Unalaska cost of living score
136.4
More expensive
36.4% higher
than the US average
17.1% higher
than the Alaska average
Unalaska, Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.4% higher than the U.S. average and 17.1% lower than the average for Alaska.

Unalaska, AK

Housing costs in Unalaska?
A typical home costs $445,900, which is 31.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.7% more expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Unalaska costs $1,570 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Unalaska?
To live comfortably in Unalaska, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Unalaska?
The cost of living in Unalaska, AK is slightly below the national average, but still relatively high due to its remote location. Groceries and other food items tend to be more expensive than in other cities due to higher transportation costs. In addition, housing costs tend to be high as there is limited availability. The median home value in Unalaska is over $350,000, which is significantly higher than the national average. Despite the higher cost of living, it may be worth it for those who appreciate the beauty of Unalaska’s natural environment or enjoy its unique cultural offerings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUnalaskaAlaskaUnited States
  136.4116.5100.0
  316.5141.7100
  129.6127.3100.0
  168.0100.6100.0
  $445,900$336,100$338,100
  200.4%169.8%100.0%
  74.998.2100.0
  97.7112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I love it here there are so many people to talk to very many ways to get the newest kinds of items and its a grand old place very similar to my place in  More

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