Kivalina, AK vs Teller, AK

Teller is moderately more affordable than Kivalina, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Kivalina scores 78 compared to 72 for Teller, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kivalina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kivalina is $1,028/month compared to $1,008/month in Teller — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Teller is more affordable at $56,700 median vs $119,600.

Median household income in Kivalina is $70,278 compared to $42,500 in Teller (+65.4%). While Kivalina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kivalina spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.5% in Teller.

Climate-wise, Teller is notably warmer with an average of 28°F compared to 22.7°F in Kivalina. Teller receives more rainfall at 17.2" per year compared to 9.7" in Kivalina.