Haines, AK vs Unalakleet, AK

Unalakleet is moderately more affordable than Haines, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Haines scores 91 compared to 86 for Unalakleet, 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 $1,180/month in Unalakleet — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Haines has cheaper rent, Unalakleet actually has lower median home values ($163,800 vs $321,000).

Median household income in Haines is $72,250 compared to $86,250 in Unalakleet (-16.2%). Unalakleet offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Haines spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Unalakleet.

Climate-wise, Haines is notably warmer with an average of 41.9°F compared to 27.9°F in Unalakleet. Haines receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 21.5" in Unalakleet.