St. Paul, AK vs Togiak, AK

Togiak is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 75 compared to 67 for Togiak, 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 St. Paul is $967/month compared to $725/month in Togiak — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Togiak is more affordable at $102,500 median vs $107,100.

Median household income in St. Paul is $98,750 compared to $56,563 in Togiak (+74.6%). 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 St. Paul spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Togiak.

Climate-wise, St. Paul is notably warmer with an average of 35.9°F compared to 31.4°F in Togiak. St. Paul receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 19.7" in Togiak.