Haines, AK vs Klawock, AK

Klawock is moderately more affordable than Haines, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Haines scores 91 compared to 86 for Klawock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haines can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haines is $914/month compared to $957/month in Klawock — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Haines has cheaper rent, Klawock actually has lower median home values ($249,000 vs $321,000).

Median household income in Haines is $72,250 compared to $49,063 in Klawock (+47.3%). While Haines is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haines spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Klawock.

Climate-wise, Klawock is notably warmer with an average of 45.2°F compared to 41.9°F in Haines. Klawock receives more rainfall at 89.2" per year compared to 47.4" in Haines.