Cost of living information is not available for Burwash Landing or Destruction Bay. However, since many people in both communities buy the bulk of their supplies in Haines Junction or Whitehorse, information about the cost of living in Haines Junction provides a general guide to costs in Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay.
In 2001 there were 35 dwellings in Burwash Landing. This is after a fire in 1999 that destroyed several buildings. In Destruction Bay there are 15 houses, according to the 2001 Census. Most housing is privately owned and several are rental units.
