Whittier, AK Cost of Living


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

Whittier, AK

Housing costs in Whittier?
A typical home costs $113,800, which is 66.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.1% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Whittier costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Whittier?
To live comfortably in Whittier, Alaska, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Whittier?
The cost of living in Whittier, AK is significantly higher than the national average due to its remote location and limited services. Essential items such as groceries and gasoline are much more expensive than in other cities. Housing costs can also be high because of the limited housing supply. Renting an apartment or house will be more expensive than a comparable property in a larger city, and homeownership is out of reach for many people who live in Whittier. Despite these higher costs, many people choose to live in the area due to its beauty and close-knit community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhittierAlaskaUnited States
  116.5116.5100.0
  135.6141.7100
  124.9127.3100.0
  27.3100.6100.0
  $113,800$336,100$338,100
  129.9%169.8%100.0%
  64.198.2100.0
  115.3112.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Lived in Whittier about thirty years ago; it hasn't changed much since. It was originally developed by the military on a fiord of Prince William Sound with only a few  More

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