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Cost of Living in Clam Gulch, AK

Population: 294 | Alaska

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Clam Gulch is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
80
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 97, Clam Gulch, AK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Alaska state average of 90. Clam Gulch is a small community of 294 residents.

The median household income in Clam Gulch is $91,250, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Clam Gulch. The area sees an average annual temperature of 35.6°F, with summers averaging 54°F and winters around 18°F. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches spread over roughly 122 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
$91,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$244,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$467/mo

Climate in Clam Gulch

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

35.6°F
Avg Temperature
18.3"
Rainfall / Year
122d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 22 28 33 44 55 60 63 63 56 43 30 25
Avg °F 15 20 24 36 45 52 56 55 48 36 23 18
Low °F 7 12 14 28 36 44 49 47 40 29 16 11
Rain" 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.2 2.0 2.7 3.6 2.6 1.4 1.1

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