These 11 Towns In Alaska Take The Least Amount Of Your Money

Alaska may be a little off the beaten path, but it's truly a wonderful state to live in. The beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, and insane outdoor recreation make the higher cost of living a little easier to chew. If you're determined to live in Alaska, but still want to find the best town with the lowest cost of living check out this list.

AreaVibes lists these 11 towns as the most affordable places to live in Alaska. The ranking takes into consideration the cost of things like groceries, gas, and taxes. There are many small towns in Alaska, but we've narrowed down the list to include only towns with more than 5,000 residents.

1) Kenai

12.7% less than Alaska average.

2) Palmer

11.7% less than Alaska average.

3) Kalifornsky

11.2% less than Alaska average.

4) Meadow Lakes

10.7% less than Alaska average.

5) Wasilla

8.2% less than Alaska average.

6) Tanaina

6.5% less than Alaska average.

7) Knik-Fairview

6.4% less than Alaska average.

8) Sterling

6.1% less than Alaska average.

9) Lakes

5.6% less than Alaska average.

10) Homer

5.1% less than Alaska average.

11) Ketchikan

2.5% less than Alaska average.

Are there any other affordable towns you can think of? Let me know in the comments.