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McGrath, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
195
Population
5/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$32,653 per capita
$102,200
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
29°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
647
Violent Crime/100K
4,157 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
102.4
Above national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$855
26% below US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$5,008
43% above US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,061
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,194
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,467
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,941
per month
4 Bedroom
$2,304
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$671/mo
$8,052/year
Toddler (Center)
$941/mo
$11,292/year
Preschool (Center)
$840/mo
$10,080/year
Infant (Family)
$1,089/mo
$13,068/year
Toddler (Family)
$1,056/mo
$12,672/year
Preschool (Family)
$973/mo
$11,676/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $256.00 |
| Specialist Visit | $358.40 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $204.80 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,252.80 |
| Dental Cleaning | $133.12 |
| Dental Filling | $256.00 |
| Root Canal | $1,024.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,228.80 |
| Tooth Extraction | $256.00 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,536.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $512.00 |
| Dental Implant | $4,096.00 |
| Eye Exam | $204.80 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $358.40 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $256.00 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,560.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $256.00 |
| MRI | $1,536.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,228.80 |
| Ultrasound | $409.60 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $153.60 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $153.60 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $76.80 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $256.00 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $179.20 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $307.20 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,560.00 |
| Mammogram | $307.20 |
| Knee Replacement | $35,840.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $32,768.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,584.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $25,600.00 |
| Appendectomy | $15,360.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $22,528.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $13,312.00 |
| Flu Shot | $40.96 |
| COVID Test | $102.40 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $15.36 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $256.00 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,228.80 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46.08 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $76.80 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $307.20 |
| Tire Rotation | $40.96 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $614.40 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $204.80 |
| Transmission Repair | $3,072.00 |
| AC Repair | $512.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $358.40 |
| Wheel Alignment | $102.40 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $204.80 |
| Alternator Replacement | $512.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $716.80 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $204.80 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $5.12 per mile |
| State Inspection | $30.72 |
| Emissions Test | $51.20 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $102.40 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $102.40 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $92.16 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $409.60 |
| HVAC System Install | $7,168.00 |
| Roof Repair | $1,024.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $9,216.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,560.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,584.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $204.80 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $512.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $179.20 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $51.20 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $153.60 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $819.20 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $204.80 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $307.20 |
| Foundation Repair | $5,120.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $30,720.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $12,288.00 |
| Flooring Install | $8.19 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $665.60 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $30.72 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,228.80 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,536.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $409.60 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,536.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,360.00 |
| DUI Defense | $5,120.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,536.00 |
| Will Preparation | $512.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,560.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $2,048.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $307.20 |
| LLC Formation | $512.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $307.20 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $3,072.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $33.79 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $25.60 |
| Women's Haircut | $56.32 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $153.60 |
| Manicure | $25.60 |
| Pedicure | $40.96 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $81.92 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $102.40 |
| Gym Membership | $51.20 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $71.68 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $15.36 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $4.10 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $256.00 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.20 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.58 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.89 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.61 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.63 per lb |
| Rice | $1.02 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.67 per lb |
| Apples | $1.84 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.68 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.58 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $10.24 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $18.43 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $61.44 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $18.43 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.63 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $10.24 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $15.36 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.70 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $25.60 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $51.20 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $143.36 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $71.68 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $71.68 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $71.68 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $66.56 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $87.04 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $35.84 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $2,048.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $204.80 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,048.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $71.68 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15.36 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $102.40 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30.72 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $51.20 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $409.60 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,228.80 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,024.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $409.60 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $51.20 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,024.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,800.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $4,096.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $10,240.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $61.44 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $102.40 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $61.44 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40.96 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $307.20 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $204.80 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $819.20 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $409.60 |
| Microchipping | $51.20 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 102.4 |
| Median Rent | $855 |
| Rent Burden | 36.6% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,008 |
| FMR Studio | $1,061 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,467 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,304 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $671 |
| Toddler (Center) | $941 |
| Preschool (Center) | $840 |
| Infant (Family) | $1,089 |
| Toddler (Family) | $1,056 |
| Preschool (Family) | $973 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $51,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,653 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,064 |