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Cost of Living in Chalkyitsik, AK

Population: 103 | Alaska

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Chalkyitsik is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
11
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Chalkyitsik, AK is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Alaska state average of 90. Chalkyitsik is a small community of 103 residents.

The median household income in Chalkyitsik is $45,000, which is 40% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Chalkyitsik. The area sees an average annual temperature of 26.3°F, with summers averaging 56°F and winters around -3°F. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches spread over roughly 106 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
$45,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-40%

Housing

Median Home Value
$32,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$269/mo

Climate in Chalkyitsik

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

26.3°F
Avg Temperature
11.5"
Rainfall / Year
106d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 1 12 24 45 62 72 73 67 55 34 13 7
Avg °F -8 1 9 30 46 57 59 53 42 25 5 -2
Low °F -16 -10 -6 15 30 41 45 39 29 16 -4 -11
Rain" 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.9 1.8 2.8 1.9 1.4 0.8 0.4 0.4

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