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Cost of Living in Port Alsworth, AK

Population: 174 | Alaska

114
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Port Alsworth is 14% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
148
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 114, Port Alsworth, AK is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 14% more expensive than the national average and 23% above the Alaska state average of 90. Port Alsworth is a small community of 174 residents.

The median household income in Port Alsworth is $66,250, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Port Alsworth. The area sees an average annual temperature of 34.8°F, with summers averaging 55°F and winters around 17°F. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches spread over roughly 0 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
$66,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-12%

Housing

Median Home Value
$450,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$933/mo

Climate in Port Alsworth

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

34.8°F
Avg Temperature
23.6"
Rainfall / Year
0d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 24 29 32 46 58 65 67 63 55 42 30 25
Avg °F 14 20 21 35 45 53 57 54 46 33 22 17
Low °F 5 10 11 24 32 41 46 45 38 25 15 9
Rain" 1.6 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.2 2.2 3.3 3.5 2.3 3.0 2.2

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