Cost of Living in Alaska

Alaska features breathtaking wilderness, no state income or sales tax, and a Permanent Fund Dividend for residents, balanced by high goods costs and extreme winters.

127.1High
Pop: 733KRent: $1,280

Median Rent

$1,280/mo

Median Home Price

$329,000

Median Household Income

$77,790

Cost Index

127.1

100 = national average

Tax Information

State Income Tax
None
Sales Tax0.0%
Property Tax1.1%

Climate

Average High

40°F

Average Low

20°F

Sunny Days

105 days/year

Rainy Days

150 days/year

Quality of Life

Overall Ranking
#43
Education
#42
Healthcare
#30
Crime Index
53.7

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