Cost of Living Calculator - Gateway, Alaska vs Big Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 10.4% cheaper than Gateway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,795 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gateway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Gateway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Big Lake
than in Gateway, Alaska
Gateway, AK vs Big Lake, MN
Compared to Gateway, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  40.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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