Summary of The Cost of Living in Alaska, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Alaska is $5,189.00 including rent, or $3,489.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Alaska is $7,694.70 including rent, or $5,994.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Alaska is $10,855.20 including rent, or $8,645.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Alaska ranges from $62,268.00 for a single person to $92,336.40 for a couple, and $130,262.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $41,868.00 for a single person to $71,936.40 for a couple, and $103,742.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Alaska, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,951.00 for a single person to $4,302.90 for a couple, and $6,094.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,751.00 for a single person to $3,102.90 for a couple, and $4,534.40 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Alaska, estimated monthly expenses range from $8,299.00 for a single person to $12,427.20 for a couple, and $17,443.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $6,099.00 for a single person to $10,227.20 for a couple, and $14,583.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Alaska is $5,500.00, which is 57.6% more than the average monthly cost of living and 214.1% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |