Cost of Living in Nome Census Area, AK

What does it cost to live in Nome Census Area? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$70,121

Median Rent

$1,349/mo

Median Home

$181,300

Affordability

484

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$917
Property Tax$230
Insurance$60

Total Monthly$1,207
% of Income20.7%

Renting

Median Rent$1,349
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,374
% of Income23.1%

Living in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Nome Census Area has a median household income of $70,121 with housing costs that represent 20.7% of income for owners and 23.1% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.