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Juneau, AK

Cost of living in Juneau City and Borough, AK

Estimated monthly cost
$3,369/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 31,969 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,336 40%
Federal tax $670 20%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $368 11%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $205 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Juneau City and Borough

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,202
per month
1 bedroom
$1,336
per month
2 bedroom
$1,753
per month
3 bedroom
$2,456
per month
4 bedroom
$2,544
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Juneau City and Borough

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$100,513
per year
Individual earnings
$51,000
per year
Per capita
$51,146
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Juneau City and Borough

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$432,500
Annual property tax
$4,039

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Juneau City and Borough

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$139
per month · 24.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$66
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Juneau City and Borough

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Juneau City and Borough

State and local tax rates for Alaska.

No state income tax
Alaska does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
1.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Juneau City and Borough

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.8 min
Drive alone
64.9%
Public transit
2.4%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Juneau City and Borough

What it costs to live in Juneau City and Borough each month.

Single person
$3,369
per month
  • Rent $1,336
  • Energy $205
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $368
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,208
per month
  • Rent $1,753
  • Energy $246
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $610
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,315
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,089
per month
  • Rent $2,456
  • Energy $308
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $925
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,315
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Juneau City and Borough

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Juneau City and Borough?

In Juneau City and Borough, AK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,336 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,753 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,456 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Juneau City and Borough?

In Juneau City and Borough, AK, the average household income is $100,513 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $51,000 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Juneau City and Borough?

The estimated cost of living in Juneau City and Borough, AK is approximately $3,369 per month for a single person, $5,208 for a couple, $8,089 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Juneau City and Borough?

The combined sales tax rate in Juneau City and Borough, AK is 1.82%, which includes the Alaska state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 1.82%.

Is Juneau City and Borough an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Juneau City and Borough, AK would need approximately $3,369 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $100,513 per year ($8,376 per month). Juneau City and Borough is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Juneau City and Borough?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Juneau City and Borough, AK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Juneau City and Borough?

The average home value in Juneau City and Borough, AK is $432,500, with average annual property taxes of $4,039, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Juneau City and Borough compare to other areas?

You can compare Juneau City and Borough, AK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Juneau City and Borough is in the Juneau, AK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources