Cost of Living in Kachemak, AK

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29%
Overall NAT. AVG.
17%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
56%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Kachemak Alaska National
Cost of living129129100
Goods & Services117120100
Groceries124124100
Health care140148100
Housing156135100
Transportation112115100
Utilities112158100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kachemak is equal to the Alaska average
  • The cost of living in Kachemak is 29% higher than the national average
  • Kachemak housing is 56% higher than the national average
  • Alaska general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Alaska state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$63,125$5,260$1,473$1,894
      Renters$31,250$2,604$729$938

      Alaska Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Alaska 0% 7%

      Alaska Income Tax

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      Alaska 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      Haircut $28.21$24.2616.3%
      Beauty Salon $47.27$45.563.7%
      Toothpaste $3.81$3.702.9%
      Shampoo $1.31$1.282.0%
      Movie $13.19$12.138.7%
      Bowling $18.08$18.000.5%

      Groceries

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.62$5.8413.3%
      Fried Chicken $2.45$1.5755.6%
      Milk $5.09$4.679.0%
      Potatoes $5.98$4.9321.2%
      Pizza $12.76$12.095.5%
      Beer $13.48$10.4129.5%

      Health Care

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $247.07$125.6896.6%
      Doctor $215.28$135.7858.6%
      Dentist $153.23$113.2935.3%
      Ibuprofen $12.38$10.6516.2%
      Lipitor $522.08$468.6011.4%

      Housing

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      Home Price $304,500.00$184,700.0064.9%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,534.94$2,346.6950.6%
      Apartment Rent $1,273.00$949.0034.1%

      Transportation

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.93$3.4613.5%
      Tire Balancing $65.07$59.928.6%

      Utilities

      Item Kachemak National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $232.09$193.9919.6%
      Phone $189.01$192.251.7%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Kachemak, AK54512929.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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