What it costs to live here, and how good a place it is to live, in plain numbers.
Best place to live rank
#50
50th out of 50 states overall.
Among the worst in the country for overall quality of life.
How we rank states ›Cost to live here
#41
41st cheapest state, about 15% above average.
To live the way $75,000 affords in an average state, you would need about $85,900 here.
How we measure cost ›Alaska ranks 50th of 50 states for overall quality of life and 41st for affordability. It does best on green space, air quality, and cost, and struggles most with walkability, climate, and healthcare. A typical household earns about $84,900 a year, and the cost of living runs about 15% above average.
Our Best Life Rank scores every state on the things that shape daily life, from cost and climate to schools and safety. Here is how Alaska scores on each, best to worst.
Each factor is ranked 1 (best) to 50 (worst) across all states. Green is strong, yellow is middling, red is weak.
Typical household income
$84,900
14th highest
Typical home price
$360,000
23rd highest
Overall cost of living
15% above average
41st cheapest
Total taxes on a typical household
About 4%
42nd highest income tax
Typical commute
About 20 min
one way
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