Chicken, AK is a small rural city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska with a population of 997. It is situated along the Taylor Highway, near the Tanana River. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,240 per month in Chicken, AK versus the US average of $1,430 per month. The Grocery Cost Index in Chicken, AK is 140 compared to 100 in the US.
Local employers in Chicken include Big Bear Mining Company, North Star Trading Company, and Immediate Solutions LLC. Big Bear Mining has been operating for over 25 years offering employment opportunities through contract mining and hauling services. North Star Trading offers general store services and local lodging for visitors coming to Chicken. Immediate Solutions LLC provides IT services such as software development and web design for companies throughout Alaska.
Overall living costs are lower in Chicken than the national average providing an affordable option for those looking to relocate or explore new opportunities away from larger cities. With local businesses employing skilled workers offering both goods and services to residents as well as visitors alike, it makes Chicken an appealing destination to live or visit.