Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Alaska (2026 Rankings)

Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 21 neighborhoods in Alaska by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

AnchorageAK

Kurby Score: 64

Electricity Rate: 13.48¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,047/mo

Home Value: $320,000

Property Tax: $3,985/yr

Median Income: $80,820

Goldstream CDPGoldstream CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 74

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $766/mo

Home Value: $276,200

Median Income: $86,724

WasillaAK

Kurby Score: 67

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $302,200

Median Income: $69,534

SewardAK

Kurby Score: 69

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,125/mo

Home Value: $271,000

Median Income: $77,850

Ridgeway CDPRidgeway CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 73

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Home Value: $300,000

Median Income: $101,188

North Lakes CDPNorth Lakes CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 70

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $311,300

Median Income: $95,556

Anchorage municipalityAK

Kurby Score: 70

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $363,800

Median Income: $95,731

Tanaina CDPTanaina CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 70

Electricity Rate: 17.88¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $288,600

Median Income: $86,418

Steele Creek CDPSteele Creek CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 73

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $980/mo

Home Value: $309,900

Median Income: $118,934

BethelAK

Kurby Score: 54

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,546/mo

Home Value: $340,100

Median Income: $100,852

Sterling CDPSterling CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 68

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,050/mo

Home Value: $332,400

Median Income: $98,542

Gateway CDPGateway CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 71

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,384/mo

Home Value: $397,400

Median Income: $115,735

College CDPCollege CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 71

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $275,100

Median Income: $76,052

KenaiAK

Kurby Score: 63

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,114/mo

Home Value: $250,600

Median Income: $77,335

Sitka city and boroughAK

Kurby Score: 65

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,309/mo

Home Value: $424,700

Median Income: $95,261

Kalifornsky CDPKalifornsky CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 71

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,337/mo

Home Value: $282,900

Median Income: $90,703

Badger CDPBadger CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 69

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $274,600

Median Income: $87,169

Knik-Fairview CDPKnik-Fairview CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 68

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $600/mo

Home Value: $287,000

Median Income: $94,047

South Lakes CDPSouth Lakes CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 65

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,183/mo

Home Value: $347,700

Median Income: $88,682

Meadow Lakes CDPMeadow Lakes CDP, AK

Kurby Score: 68

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,244/mo

Home Value: $287,900

Median Income: $80,492

KetchikanAK

Kurby Score: 61

Electricity Rate: 24.20¢/kWh

Median Rent: $1,214/mo

Home Value: $304,300

Median Income: $73,512

More Alaska Guides

Safest Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest violent crime rates

Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by Walk Score

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by affordability index

Best Neighborhoods for Families in Alaska

ranked by safety, walkability, and homeownership

Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Alaska

ranked by safety and affordability

Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in Alaska

ranked by Air Quality Index

Best Neighborhoods for Commuters in Alaska

ranked by transit score

Best Neighborhoods for Biking in Alaska

ranked by bike score

Quietest Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest road noise levels

Lowest Crime Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest property crime rates

Highest Homeownership Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by homeownership rate

Most Affordable Rent Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest median rent

Highest Income Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by median household income

Lowest Unemployment Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest unemployment rate

Best Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest climate risk score

Lowest Property Tax Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by median annual property tax

Best Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in Alaska

ranked by affordability index

Best Neighborhoods with Public Transit in Alaska

ranked by transit score

Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Alaska

ranked by walkability score

Greenest Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by best air quality

Most Populated Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by population

Lowest Poverty Rate Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest poverty rate

Highest Home Value Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by median home value

Most Affordable Housing Neighborhoods in Alaska

ranked by lowest median home value

Safest Neighborhoods (Low Property Crime) in Alaska

ranked by lowest property crime rates

Want detailed data for a specific address?

Search any address in Alaska for a comprehensive AI-powered neighborhood report.