skagway municipality, AK


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skagway municipality, AK

About skagway municipality, AK

The Skagway Municipality is situated in northern Southeast Alaska covering just over 1,000 square miles with a population close to 1,000 people. This small borough offers some of the most stunning scenery found anywhere in Alaska featuring deep fjords lined by majestic mountain ranges ideal for boating and kayaking while wildlife lovers can watch out for sea lions, eagles and other animals living in their natural habitats here. The economy relies heavily on tourism with its famous narrow gauge railroad that winds its way through spectacular landscapes drawing thousands every summer season during cruise ship season.

Location Details

State: Alaska
County: Skagway Municipality
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Skagway
Zip Codes: 99840
Cost of Living: 16.5% higher

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skagway municipality Cost of Living
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$560,250
+39.7% higher than avg
$75,000
+8.0% higher than avg
$1,390 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-2.9% lower than avg
skagway municipality Crime
28.3 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in skagway municipality, Alaska
$107,280
for a family
$42,800
for a single person
Cost of Living

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