Alaska Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 30 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,221/mo
Average Home Value
$268,870
Average Owner Cost
$980/mo
▲5% above national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above national median
Average Home Value
$268,870
5% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$980/mo
41% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Alaska Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians West Census Area | Expensive$1,886/mo | $419,100 | $2,138/mo | 21.0% |
| Kodiak Island Borough | Expensive$1,669/mo | $382,700 | $1,459/mo | 25.0% |
| Juneau City and Borough | Moderate$1,462/mo | $432,500 | $1,722/mo | 24.0% |
| Bethel Census Area | Moderate$1,454/mo | $120,600 | $546/mo | 19.0% |
| Anchorage Municipality | Moderate$1,453/mo | $375,900 | $1,933/mo | 29.0% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Moderate$1,424/mo | $282,500 | $1,530/mo | 29.0% |
| Chugach Census Area | Moderate$1,397/mo | $330,900 | $1,086/mo | 27.0% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Moderate$1,388/mo | $379,000 | $1,501/mo | 29.0% |
| Sitka City and Borough | Moderate$1,350/mo | $442,100 | $1,587/mo | 29.0% |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | Moderate$1,336/mo | $162,500 | $728/mo | 19.0% |
| Nome Census Area | Moderate$1,328/mo | $201,000 | $748/mo | 19.0% |
| Bristol Bay Borough | Moderate$1,318/mo | $269,800 | $795/mo | 12.0% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Moderate$1,304/mo | $262,800 | $684/mo | 22.0% |
| Yakutat City and Borough | Moderate$1,276/mo | $185,000 | $633/mo | 14.0% |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Moderate$1,258/mo | $319,200 | $1,643/mo | 31.0% |
| Skagway Municipality | Moderate$1,228/mo | $430,000 | $981/mo | 19.0% |
| Petersburg Borough | Moderate$1,208/mo | $301,300 | $1,108/mo | 29.0% |
| North Slope Borough | Moderate$1,167/mo | $219,600 | $617/mo | 18.0% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | Moderate$1,163/mo | $297,500 | $1,011/mo | 29.0% |
| Dillingham Census Area | Moderate$1,085/mo | $163,800 | $666/mo | 22.0% |
| Wrangell City and Borough | Moderate$1,047/mo | $289,700 | $819/mo | 24.0% |
| Aleutians East Borough | Moderate$1,040/mo | $144,300 | $745/mo | 21.0% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Affordable$986/mo | $278,300 | $458/mo | 23.0% |
| Copper River Census Area | Affordable$973/mo | $246,700 | $671/mo | 17.0% |
| Denali Borough | Affordable$938/mo | $262,000 | $749/mo | 26.0% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | Affordable$933/mo | $166,100 | $533/mo | 18.0% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Affordable$915/mo | $221,800 | $545/mo | 23.0% |
| Haines Borough | Affordable$914/mo | $318,900 | $906/mo | 27.0% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | Affordable$893/mo | $87,800 | $453/mo | 17.0% |
| Kusilvak Census Area | Affordable$832/mo | $72,700 | $409/mo | 17.0% |
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