Takotna, Alaska is a small town located on the Kuskokwim River in the Southwest region of Alaska. It is a unique place to live due to its rural setting and because of its relatively low cost of living. The average 2 Bedroom rent is $970 per month compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also lower with an index of 153 in comparison to 100 in the US. Local companies include fishing charter services, Takotna River Lodge for overnight lodging, and Takotna Excursions for activities such as snow machining and ATVing. All three businesses offer guides who can provide local knowledge about wildlife viewing, hunting, and fishing.
Takotna has an unemployment rate of 11.7%. The US average is 6.0%.
Takotna has seen the job market decrease by -5.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Takotna
- The Sales Tax Rate for Takotna is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Takotna 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 Takotna
- The average income of a Takotna resident is $11,216 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Takotna resident is $34,375 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.