Kaltag, AK vs St. Paul, AK

Kaltag is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Kaltag scores 69 compared to 75 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaltag is $813/month compared to $967/month in St. Paul — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kaltag is more affordable at $92,700 median vs $107,100.

Median household income in Kaltag is $41,250 compared to $98,750 in St. Paul (-58.2%). While St. Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaltag spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, St. Paul is notably warmer with an average of 35.9°F compared to 27.9°F in Kaltag. St. Paul receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 21.5" in Kaltag.