Cohoe, AK vs Valdez, AK

Cohoe is moderately more affordable than Valdez, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Cohoe scores 95 compared to 107 for Valdez, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valdez can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Cohoe are $228,600 compared to $312,400 in Valdez, a 27% gap.

Median household income in Cohoe is $59,000 compared to $97,067 in Valdez (-39.2%). While Valdez is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Valdez is notably warmer with an average of 39.7°F compared to 35.6°F in Cohoe. Valdez receives more rainfall at 67.9" per year compared to 18.3" in Cohoe.