Cost of Living in Chalkyitsik, AK
Population: 103 | Alaska
Chalkyitsik is 21% less expensive than the national average.
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)
| 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 |