Wasilla, AK Cost Of Living
Wasilla's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Alaska
In America
What is the cost of living in Wasilla, AK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wasilla has an overall cost of living index of 121 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Alaska, Wasilla has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alaska's index of 127.
The standard of living in Wasilla ranks as #4,859 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Alaska. By definition, that implies Wasilla ranks as the #1,560 most expensive place in the Last Frontier.
Wasilla Cost Of Living Vs. Alaska
| Living Expense | Wasilla | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 127 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 128 | 134 | 100 | |
| Health | 149 | 150 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 121 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 150 | 100 | |
Wasilla, AK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alaska, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
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Median Income
Detailed Wasilla Services Costs Vs. Alaska
Detailed Wasilla Groceries Costs Vs. Alaska
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Detailed Wasilla Utilities Costs Vs. Alaska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wasilla
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wasilla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 17,682 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Tanaina, AK | 10,449 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 8,307 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Palmer, AK | 7,359 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Gateway, AK | 5,965 | 127 | 1.0x |
