Badger, AK is a small town located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The cost of living in Badger is slightly higher than the national average as evidenced by the 2 bedroom rent rate of $1,470 compared to $1,430 nationally and the Grocery Cost Index of 135 versus 100 nationally. Despite its small size, Badger offers a variety of local stores and restaurants including Northern Hardware & Supply, Badger Tack Shop & Pottery Barn, Brad's Automotive Repair and Red Moose Cafe. There are also several outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing at nearby Alyeska Ski Resort and fishing on Eklutna Lake. There is much to do in this small Alaskan town.
Badger has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.
Badger has seen the job market decrease by -3.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Badger
- The Sales Tax Rate for Badger is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Badger is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Badger
- The average income of a Badger resident is $44,739 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Badger resident is $89,375 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.