2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 351 cities in Alaska.
Average median home value across Alaska cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Alaska.
COL index 95.4 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Alaska.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasilof CDP | 125.4 | Very Expensive | $604,200 | N/A |
| 2 | Primrose CDP | 121.8 | Very Expensive | $555,600 | N/A |
| 3 | Womens Bay CDP | 114.8 | Expensive | $462,600 | N/A |
| 4 | Denali Park CDP | 114.5 | Expensive | $458,300 | N/A |
| 5 | Willow Creek CDP | 114.0 | Expensive | $452,800 | N/A |
| 6 | Port Alsworth CDP | 113.8 | Expensive | $450,000 | N/A |
| 7 | Unalaska | 113.7 | Expensive | $448,700 | N/A |
| 8 | Sitka city and | 113.2 | Expensive | $442,100 | N/A |
| 9 | Bear Creek CDP | 113.0 | Expensive | $438,800 | N/A |
| 10 | Gateway CDP | 112.8 | Expensive | $436,200 | N/A |
| 11 | Juneau city and | 112.5 | Expensive | $432,500 | N/A |
| 12 | Mill Bay CDP | 112.4 | Expensive | $430,600 | N/A |
| 13 | Skagway CDP | 111.3 | Expensive | $415,900 | N/A |
| 14 | Chena Ridge CDP | 110.9 | Expensive | $411,600 | N/A |
| 15 | Cooper Landing CDP | 110.4 | Expensive | $404,500 | N/A |
| 16 | Kachemak | 110.4 | Expensive | $404,300 | N/A |
| 17 | Farm Loop CDP | 109.6 | Moderate | $393,300 | N/A |
| 18 | Cordova | 108.9 | Moderate | $384,500 | N/A |
| 19 | Kasaan | 108.8 | Moderate | $383,300 | N/A |
| 20 | Anchorage | 108.3 | Moderate | $375,900 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources