Nenana, AK vs Sutton-Alpine, AK

Nenana is moderately more affordable than Sutton-Alpine, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Nenana scores 82 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 Nenana is $1,280/month compared to $1,023/month in Sutton-Alpine — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sutton-Alpine has cheaper rent, Nenana actually has lower median home values ($88,600 vs $213,100).

Median household income in Nenana is $51,250 compared to $73,553 in Sutton-Alpine (-30.3%). While Sutton-Alpine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nenana spend roughly 30% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Sutton-Alpine.

Climate-wise, Sutton-Alpine is notably warmer with an average of 37.1°F compared to 30.1°F in Nenana. Sutton-Alpine receives more rainfall at 12.6" per year compared to 12.4" in Nenana.