Gillette, Wyoming vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 7.3% more expensive than Gillette, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $53,670 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gillette, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Gillette, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Homer
than in Gillette, Wyoming
Gillette, WY vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Gillette, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher