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Cost of Living in Anderson, AK

Population: 160 | Alaska

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Anderson is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
58
Home Values
105
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Anderson, AK: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 91, Anderson, AK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Alaska state average. Anderson is a small community of 160 residents.

The median household income in Anderson is $101,250, which is 35% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Anderson. The area sees an average annual temperature of 30.1°F, with summers averaging 60°F and winters around 0°F. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches spread over roughly 94 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$101,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+35%

Housing

Median Home Value
$176,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$867/mo

Climate in Anderson

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

30.1°F
Avg Temperature
12.4"
Rainfall / Year
94d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 5 15 24 45 63 72 73 67 55 35 15 8
Avg °F -3 5 13 34 51 61 63 57 46 28 8 -0
Low °F -12 -6 1 23 39 49 53 48 37 21 1 -9
Rain" 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.6 1.8 2.3 2.3 1.4 0.9 0.8 0.6

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