Cost of Living in New Stuyahok, AK

With a cost of living index of 74, New Stuyahok, AK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 26% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Alaska state average of 90. New Stuyahok is a small community of 466 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in New Stuyahok's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $930 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $108,000 (65% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in New Stuyahok is $54,167, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 New Stuyahok. The area sees an average annual temperature of 36.5°F, with summers averaging 55°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches spread over roughly 159 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.