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Cost of Living in Savoonga, AK

Population: 766 | Alaska

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Savoonga is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
35
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 85, Savoonga, AK is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Alaska state average of 90. Savoonga is a small community of 766 residents.

The median household income in Savoonga is $51,875, which is 31% 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 Savoonga. The area sees an average annual temperature of 28°F, with summers averaging 50°F and winters around 8°F. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches spread over roughly 131 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
$51,875
vs US Median ($75,149)
-31%

Housing

Median Home Value
$105,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$575/mo

Climate in Savoonga

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

28°F
Avg Temperature
17.2"
Rainfall / Year
131d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 13 17 18 29 44 55 58 56 49 36 24 16
Avg °F 6 9 10 23 37 48 52 50 43 30 18 9
Low °F -2 1 2 16 31 42 46 44 37 25 12 2
Rain" 0.9 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.0 2.4 3.2 2.2 1.8 1.3 1.1

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