Cost of Living in St. Paul, AK
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
106.6
100 = national avg
+6.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,924
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$110,912
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.2
Food125.5
Transportation75.8
Healthcare120.4
Utilities112.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,670
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,191
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Paul is 106.6, which is 6.6% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,924 per year to cover basic expenses.