Kiana, AK vs Sutton-Alpine, AK

Kiana is moderately more affordable than Sutton-Alpine, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Kiana scores 74 compared to 86 for Sutton-Alpine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sutton-Alpine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kiana is $925/month compared to $1,023/month in Sutton-Alpine — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kiana is more affordable at $115,600 median vs $213,100.

Median household income in Kiana is $66,719 compared to $73,553 in Sutton-Alpine (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Sutton-Alpine partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kiana spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Sutton-Alpine.

Climate-wise, Sutton-Alpine is notably warmer with an average of 37.1°F compared to 24°F in Kiana. Sutton-Alpine receives more rainfall at 12.6" per year compared to 11.4" in Kiana.