What is the cost of living in Badger, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Badger has an overall cost of living index of 122, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Badger has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Badger ranks as #8 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Badger ranks as the #14 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Badger Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Badger. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Badger is 120.
The Groceries index in Badger is 106.
The Health index in Badger is 138.
The Housing index in Badger is 110.
The Transportation index in Badger is 122.
The Utilities index in Badger is 116.
| Living Expense | Badger | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 120 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 116 | 100 |
Badger Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Badger, AK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alaska, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Badger is $341,172.
The Median Rent in Badger is $1,629.
The Median Income in Badger is $97,183.
The Home Value To Income in Badger is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Badger is 0.2x.
Badger, AK Costs By Category
Detailed Badger Services costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Badger Groceries costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Badger Health costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Badger Transportation costs vs. Alaska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Badger
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Badger. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Fairbanks, AK has a cost of living index of 117, 1.0x Badger.
College, AK has a cost of living index of 123, 1.0x Badger.
Steele Creek, AK has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Badger.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Badger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks, AK | 32,083 | 117 | 1.0x |
| College, AK | 11,924 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Steele Creek, AK | 5,928 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Chena Ridge, AK | 5,881 | 122 | 1.0x |
