What is the cost of living in Gateway, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gateway has an overall cost of living index of 134, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alaska, Gateway has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Alaska's index of 122.
The standard of living in Gateway ranks as #20 most affordable out of the 22 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Gateway ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
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Gateway Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gateway. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gateway is 124.
The Groceries index in Gateway is 113.
The Health index in Gateway is 165.
The Housing index in Gateway is 113.
The Transportation index in Gateway is 127.
The Utilities index in Gateway is 120.
| Living Expense | Gateway | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 124 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 165 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 116 | 100 |
Gateway Cost Of Living Compared To Alaska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Gateway, AK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alaska, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Gateway is $490,119.
The Median Rent in Gateway is $1,741.
The Median Income in Gateway is $137,772.
The Home Value To Income in Gateway is 3.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gateway is 0.15x.
Gateway, AK Costs By Category
Detailed Gateway Services costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Gateway Groceries costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Gateway Health costs vs. Alaska
Detailed Gateway Transportation costs vs. Alaska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gateway
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gateway. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Knik-Fairview, AK has a cost of living index of 124, 0.9x Gateway.
Wasilla, AK has a cost of living index of 119, 0.9x Gateway.
Tanaina, AK has a cost of living index of 125, 0.9x Gateway.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 19,972 | 124 | 0.9x |
| Wasilla, AK | 9,720 | 119 | 0.9x |
| Tanaina, AK | 9,646 | 125 | 0.9x |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 8,689 | 118 | 0.9x |
| Palmer, AK | 6,268 | 115 | 0.9x |
