Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 87 —
13% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing19% below
Goods & services3% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes90% below
Insurance26% below
Commute cost78% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Alaska is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college385 mi
Nearest community college315 mi
Nearest technical college582 mi
High school graduates85%
College graduates10.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Northwest Arctic Borough Community and Economic Development Department
The NAB Community and Economic Development Department promotes community and economic enhancement and development for Northwest Arctic Borough residents, coordinating with other agencies and governments and administering grant, loan and marketing programs. It also collects and distributes employment, education and other demographic data to support local opportunities.
state
Alaska Industrial Dev and Export Authority
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is a public corporation of the State of Alaska focused on promoting economic growth and diversification by financing industrial, energy, export, and related facilities. It finances a broad variety of commercial, community and non-profit enterprises in Alaska and operates development finance programs to support job creation and economic development.
state
University of Alaska Center for Economic Development
The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (CED) is a university-based partnership promoted by the University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute and designated as one of 52 University Centers by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. CED leverages the resources of the university system to support economic growth in Alaska, providing information and data, and implementing projects and programs that promote economic development across the state.
State sales taxNone
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo