First things first. The cost of living in Juneau is higher than the national average. It is also higher than the Alaska average. What contributes to Juneau’s high cost of living is housing and health care. In general, Juneau is one-third more expensive than the average American city. But don’t fret. There are a few good things in Juneau. Read on. The Good Side Not everything is expensive in Juneau. Here are a few good ones. The Transporter One of the few things that are more affordable in Juneau is transportation costs. It is not as sophisticated as the transport systems of other cities. It is, at least, cheaper. Adult fare is around $2, while those that are under 18 years old get to pay an average of $1. Children that are below five years old can travel for free. Juneau has transportation costs lower than the national average. It sits at an index of 72.1 versus the 98 index of Alaska. No matter how expensive other things in Juneau are, there are always a few good things to celebrate. Groceries and Discounts There are a few more good things in Juneau. Groceries. In general, groceries play a big role in your Juneau life. In general, groceries in Juneau is higher than the national average. If we peg the national average at an index of 100, Juneau’s is at 130. The rest of Alaska sits at around 135 or so. So, if you’re planning to move to Juneau, this is at least something to look forward to. At the end of the day, groceries play a big role in your monthly budgets. This here is enough justification to live in Juneau. The bad side Here we are again. As you already know by now, Juneau is more expensive than most cities in Alaska. Here are the major factors that contribute to such high costs. The Roof Above Your Head Other cities in Alaska and the rest of the US are expensive because of utilities or some such cost. In Juneau, they also have that. Plus, there is the matter of housing costs. It is one of the most expensive in the state. Rent in Juneau costs around $1,300 or more per month. And this is just an ordinary unit. When you prefer more amenities or even the luxury of space, it would be more. Some cities in Alaska tend to be cheaper when it comes to renting. Kenai, for example, pegs its rent at around $800 or more per month. Some would even be $500 or even less. Although these are rare, they exist. Juneau has a higher cost when it comes to renting. In fact, when you compare Juneau housing prices with the rest of the US, it is 50% more expensive. I know it’s a major turnoff. But well, it is what it is!