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Wasilla, AK Utility & Living Guide
Wasilla (Dena'ina: Benteh) is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States, and the fourth-largest city in Alaska. It is located on the northern point of Cook Inlet in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley of the southcentral part of the state. The city's population was 9,054 at the 2020 census
Monthly Utility Costs
$120/mo
$50/mo
$45/mo
$25/mo
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1200/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2100/mo |
| Median Home Price | $320,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
The housing market in Wasilla is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with a range of prices from $150,000 to $500,000.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| <p>State X% + County Y% + City Z%</p> | |
The state income tax rate is 7.5%, with a 7.5% county tax rate and a 7.5% city tax rate.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Public transit accessibility in Wasilla, AK, includes sidewalks, parks, and elevators, making it easier for families to navigate.
- 2-3 sentences about top attractions for families in Wasilla
- AK
- such as the Museum of the North and the Tony's Trail.
Best Neighborhoods for Families
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📰 Live Local News
Local regulations include restrictions on building and zoning laws, with requirements for residents to follow specific rules.
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📊 Wasilla — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
2 sentences about how utility costs change by season in Wasilla, AK, e.g. summer AC vs winter heating.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates, any local surtaxes specific to Wasilla county.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 1-10 with explanation: the housing market in Wasilla, AK, offers a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with a range of prices from $150,000 to $500,000, and a stroller-friendly score of 6 due to its sidewalk quality, park access, and elevator access in transit, and family infrastructure in Wasilla.
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