St. Paul, AK vs Toksook Bay, AK

Toksook Bay is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 75 compared to 67 for Toksook Bay, 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 $740/month in Toksook Bay — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toksook Bay is more affordable at $91,600 median vs $107,100.

Median household income in St. Paul is $98,750 compared to $52,019 in Toksook Bay (+89.8%). 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 17.1% in Toksook Bay.

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