Cost Of Living in Primrose, AK

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48%

Overall NAT. AVG.

23%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

119%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Primrose	Alaska	National
Cost of living	148	122	100
Groceries	123	119	100
Health care	112	110	100
Housing	219	137	100
Transportation	114	113	100
Utilities	125	124	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	122	117	100
Household Items	112	110	100
Education & Childcare	116	114	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Primrose is 22% higher than the Alaska average
The cost of living in Primrose is 48% higher than the national average
Primrose housing is 119% 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	$105,324	$8,777	$2,457	$3,160
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

Alaska Sales Tax

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

Alaska Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Alaska	0%	0%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Bear Creek, AK	1,336	121	21.2%
Moose Pass, AK	252	128	28.3%
Crown Point, AK	58	129	28.6%
Primrose, AK	121	148	48.4%

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Primrose, AK	121	148	48.4%