Cost of Living in Primrose, AK
Population: 125 | Alaska
Primrose is 22% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Primrose, AK: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 122, Primrose, AK is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 22% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Alaska state average of 90. Primrose is a small community of 125 residents.
The median household income in Primrose is $84,444, which is 12% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Primrose. The area sees an average annual temperature of 40.4°F, with summers averaging 55°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches spread over roughly 171 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
- $84,444
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +12%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $555,600
Climate in Primrose
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 34 | 37 | 45 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 56 | 46 | 36 | 33 |
| Avg °F | 26 | 29 | 31 | 39 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 56 | 50 | 40 | 31 | 28 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 43 | 35 | 27 | 23 |
| Rain" | 6.5 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 9.9 | 8.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 |