Cost of Living in Cantwell, AK
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
84.7
100 = national avg
-15.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,252
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$88,051
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing103.4
Food81.3
Transportation62.7
Healthcare85.1
Utilities89.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$935
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,187
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cantwell is 84.7, which is 15.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,252 per year to cover basic expenses.