Gateway, Alaska vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 10.2% cheaper than Gateway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,923 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gateway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Gateway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Homer
than in Gateway, Alaska
Gateway, AK vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Gateway, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher