Sutton-Alpine, AK vs Tuntutuliak, AK

Tuntutuliak is moderately more affordable than Sutton-Alpine, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Sutton-Alpine scores 86 compared to 78 for Tuntutuliak, 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.

Renters will find that Sutton-Alpine has a median rent of $1,023/month while Tuntutuliak comes in at $525/month, a 95% difference.

Median household income in Sutton-Alpine is $73,553 compared to $53,625 in Tuntutuliak (+37.2%). 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 Sutton-Alpine spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Tuntutuliak.

Climate-wise, Sutton-Alpine is notably warmer with an average of 37.1°F compared to 31.4°F in Tuntutuliak. Tuntutuliak receives more rainfall at 19.7" per year compared to 12.6" in Sutton-Alpine.