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In case anyone notices, the days of 90F or higher per month is a gross mistake. I think the record high is 90 and it has not been repeated since. Probably meant days over 70.
Let me start by saying that I've read through all of the threads here on City-Data and I've done lots of research online. I've read a good percentage of the Living in Juneau blog but I'm still not quite clear on the true cost of living there.
I have a job opportunity up in Juneau and really need to know if I can financially make it (Not terrible pay but no where near 3 figures either). I have 3 kids and my wife is a homemaker so I will be the sole income provider for our family. I'm currently living in a very expensive part of the country where the rent for a typical 2 bedroom condo runs about $1200-$1400 and a 3 bedroom home would rent from $1700-$2300. Never have to worry about heat bills here but during a good percentage of the year the electric bill is high due to the A/C running constantly.
I'm not really worried about the isolation, or bad weather as I have lived in the snow belt with winter temps in the low teens often (lowest I experienced was -27 wind chill). My ONLY concern is regarding the cost of living. It's hard to get a good sense of what things really cost in Juneau since I'm having a really hard time finding listings for rentals. I've spent time on Craigslist and the Juneau Empire classified and there really isn't much to choose from.
So I guess my question is how much different is the cost of living in Juneau compared to let's say Florida, Arizona, Southern California etc...???
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I live here, housing prices will not shock you. Cost of living is not that bad. I love it here
Even today, residents are still arriving in America’s last great border line to find some extraordinary deals in a royal atmosphere not afforded in the lower 48 states.
Using specific data points, Livability.com has nailed down four affordable cities in Alaska where residents get the most for their bucks in housing, transportation, foodstuff, health and utilities while enjoying a high quality of life.
1. Juneau
The median home price is a little gentle at $318,10 but resident’s paychecks are also bigger as the median household income is $84,750.
2. Anchorage
More than 40 percent of Alaska’s entire population lives in Anchorage. The median home price for Anchorage residents is $286,650 while median household income comes in at a healthy $78,121.
3. Fairbanks
People who live in Fairbanks get the facilities of urban life but still retain some of the pioneer sprit. As for housing, the median home price is $238,400 while residents have a median household income of $72,169.
4. Badger (CDP)
Within Badger, there are other neighborhoods such as Clear Creek Park and Dennis Manor. The area also has a respected public school system.
The median home price is $209,610 – the lowest price tag on this list - while median household income is $78,157.
Even today, residents are still arriving in America’s last great border line to find some extraordinary deals in a royal atmosphere not afforded in the lower 48 states.
Using specific data points, Livability.com has nailed down four affordable cities in Alaska where residents get the most for their bucks in housing, transportation, foodstuff, health and utilities while enjoying a high quality of life.
1. Juneau
The median home price is a little gentle at $318,10 but resident’s paychecks are also bigger as the median household income is $84,750.
2. Anchorage
More than 40 percent of Alaska’s entire population lives in Anchorage. The median home price for Anchorage residents is $286,650 while median household income comes in at a healthy $78,121.
3. Fairbanks
People who live in Fairbanks get the facilities of urban life but still retain some of the pioneer sprit. As for housing, the median home price is $238,400 while residents have a median household income of $72,169.
4. Badger (CDP)
Within Badger, there are other neighborhoods such as Clear Creek Park and Dennis Manor. The area also has a respected public school system.
The median home price is $209,610 – the lowest price tag on this list - while median household income is $78,157.
It's pretty obvious you are parroting what you found on the internet and have never been here....at least to the Fairbanks area anyway. Reality on the ground in Alaska is not always as rosy as it's made out to be.
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