125.2
Cost of living index
129
Housing cost index
$89,700
Median household income
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Housing cost index | 129 | 100 |
National ranking
How states rank by home value-to-income ratio.
| #1 | Oklahoma | 2.9 |
| #2 | Illinois | 3.1 |
| #3 | Ohio | 3.2 |
| #4 | Indiana | 3.3 |
| #5 | Michigan | 3.4 |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | 3.5 |
| #7 | Missouri | 3.5 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 3.6 |
| #9 | Minnesota | 3.7 |
| #10 | Virginia | 4.2 |
| #11 | Georgia | 4.4 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 4.5 |
| #13 | Delaware | 4.6 |
| #14 | Tennessee | 4.6 |
| #15 | New Jersey | 4.9 |
| #16 | Utah | 5.3 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 5.4 |
| #18 | Maine | 5.4 |
| #19 | New York | 5.5 |
| #20 | Arizona | 5.6 |
| #21 | Nevada | 5.9 |
| #22 | Colorado | 5.9 |
| #23 | Massachusetts | 6 |
| #24 | Oregon | 6.1 |
| #25 | Washington | 6.1 |
| #26 | Montana | 6.4 |
| #27 | Wyoming | 12 |
| #28 | New Mexico | 18 |
| #29 | Vermont | 30 |
| #30 | New Hampshire | 78 |
| #31 | Texas | 84 |
| #32 | South Dakota | 88 |
| #33 | Florida | 105 |
| #34 | Louisiana | $4,700 |
| #35 | Kentucky | $186,000 |
Overview
Alaska's cost of living index of 125.2, with housing costs running at 129 relative to the national baseline of 100, means residents need higher incomes to maintain comparable affordability.
Did you know?
- Alaska has no state income tax or state sales tax, partially offsetting high housing costs.
- The Permanent Fund dividend gives every resident extra annual income that can support housing costs.