Cost of Living in Soldotna, AK

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
23%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
16%
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 Soldotna Alaska National
Cost of living117122100
Groceries123119100
Health care112110100
Housing116137100
Transportation114113100
Utilities125124100
Lifestyle & Entertainment122117100
Household Items112110100
Education & Childcare116114100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Soldotna is 4% lower than the Alaska average
  • The cost of living in Soldotna is 17% higher than the national average
  • Soldotna housing is 16% 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$96,281$8,023$2,246$2,889
      Renters$79,718$6,643$1,860$2,392
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Soldotna is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Soldotna has a median income of about $96,281 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,246 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $79,718. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,860 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Alaska Sales Tax

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      Alaska 0% 7%

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      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.
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