What is the cost of living in Juneau, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Juneau has an overall cost of living index of 133, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Juneau has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Juneau ranks as #19 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Juneau ranks as the #3 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Juneau Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Juneau. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Juneau is 118.
The Groceries index in Juneau is 107.
The Health index in Juneau is 172.
The Housing index in Juneau is 114.
The Transportation index in Juneau is 125.
The Utilities index in Juneau is 112.
| Living Expense | Juneau | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 172 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 116 | 100 |
Juneau Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Juneau, 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 Juneau is $470,456.
The Median Rent in Juneau is $1,444.
The Median Income in Juneau is $101,661.
The Home Value To Income in Juneau is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Juneau is 0.17x.
