Kaktovik, AK is a small town located in Alaska’s North Slope Borough. According to Best Places, Kaktovik ranks #1 in terms of its Cost of Living index, with an index score of 100 out of 100. It also ranks #1 for Education, with an A+ score, and #2 for Crime & Safety. These rankings reflect the relatively low cost of living and the overall safety and quality education provided by the small town. Despite its remoteness from other towns and cities, Kaktovik offers its residents a high quality of life that can be found in few other places.
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