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Cost of Living in Port Lions, AK

Population: 151 | Alaska

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Port Lions is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
62
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 92, Port Lions, AK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Alaska state average. Port Lions is a small community of 151 residents.

The median household income in Port Lions is $51,111, which is 32% 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 Port Lions. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.2°F, with summers averaging 55°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 78.3 inches spread over roughly 204 days.

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
$51,111
vs US Median ($75,149)
-32%

Housing

Median Home Value
$189,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$695/mo

Climate in Port Lions

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

42.2°F
Avg Temperature
78.3"
Rainfall / Year
204d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36 38 39 45 52 57 62 63 57 48 41 37
Avg °F 31 32 33 39 46 51 56 57 51 42 36 32
Low °F 26 27 28 34 40 46 51 50 44 36 30 27
Rain" 8.4 6.3 4.8 6.1 5.9 5.2 4.5 4.9 7.6 8.9 7.1 8.8

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