Cost of Living in Wainwright, AK
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.5
100 = national avg
-5.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,571
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,260
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing73.6
Food115.5
Transportation67.3
Healthcare112.4
Utilities104.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,239
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,625
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wainwright is 94.5, which is 5.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 73.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,571 per year to cover basic expenses.