Zip 99705 (Badger, AK) Cost of Living


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Badger cost of living score
104
More expensive
4.0% higher
than the US average
10.7% lower
than the Alaska average
Badger (zip 99705), Alaska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.0% higher than the U.S. average and 10.7% higher than the average for Alaska.

Zip 99705 (Badger, AK)

Housing costs in Badger?
A typical home costs $274,800, which is 18.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% less expensive than the average Alaska home, at $336,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Badger costs $1,420 per month, which is 5.2% more than the national average of $1,350 and 4.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,490.

Can I afford Badger?
To live comfortably in Badger (zip 99705), Alaska, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Badger?
The cost of living in 99705 Badger, AK is generally higher than most other places in the United States. Housing costs are high due to the fact that there are limited housing options which drives prices up. Groceries, utilities, and transportation are all more expensive than average as well. The overall cost of living in this area is around 15% above the national rate. Nevertheless, residents enjoy a much lower tax burden than most other states and take pride in their strong community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBadgerAlaskaUnited States
  104.0116.5100.0
  135.1141.7100
  128.1127.3100.0
  91.7100.6100.0
  $274,800$336,100$338,100
  133.8%169.8%100.0%
  93.798.2100.0
  133.9112.4100.0

   100=National Average

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