Alaska may be a little off the beaten path, but it’s truly a wonderful state to live in. The beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, and insane outdoor recreation make the higher cost of living a little easier to chew. If you’re determined to live in Alaska, but still want to find the best town with the lowest cost of living check out this list.
AreaVibes lists these 11 towns as the most affordable places to live in Alaska. The ranking takes into consideration the cost of things like groceries, gas, and taxes. There are many small towns in Alaska, but we’ve narrowed down the list to include only towns with more than 5,000 residents.
- Kenai
Wikipedia 12.7% less than Alaska average.
- Palmer
Wikipedia 11.7% less than Alaska average.
- Kalifornsky
Panoramio 11.2% less than Alaska average.
- Meadow Lakes
JLS Photography | Flickr 10.7% less than Alaska average.
- Wasilla
Wikipedia 8.2% less than Alaska average.
- Tanaina
Travis | Flickr 6.5% less than Alaska average.
- Knik-Fairview
City Data Website 6.4% less than Alaska average.
- Sterling
Sterling Trip Advisor 6.1% less than Alaska average.
- Lakes
Ross Fowler | Flickr 5.6% less than Alaska average.
- Homer
Wikipedia 5.1% less than Alaska average.
- Ketchikan
Wikipedia 2.5% less than Alaska average.
Are there any other affordable towns you can think of? Let me know in the comments.
Wikipedia
12.7% less than Alaska average.
11.7% less than Alaska average.
Panoramio
11.2% less than Alaska average.
JLS Photography | Flickr
10.7% less than Alaska average.
8.2% less than Alaska average.
Travis | Flickr
6.5% less than Alaska average.
City Data Website
6.4% less than Alaska average.
Sterling Trip Advisor
6.1% less than Alaska average.
Ross Fowler | Flickr
5.6% less than Alaska average.
5.1% less than Alaska average.
2.5% less than Alaska average.
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