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Dive into each indicator for Alaska.
125.2
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
129
Housing cost index
150
Utilities index
132
Food & groceries index
141
Healthcare index
Among the highest in the U.S.
111
Transportation index
0% state (1.8% avg. local)
Sales tax
$3.68 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024125.2▼ 6%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 125.2 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 129 | |
| Utilities index | 150 | |
| Food & groceries index | 132 | |
| Healthcare index | 141 | Among the highest in the U.S. |
| Transportation index | 111 | |
| Sales tax | 0% state (1.8% avg. local) | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.68 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Alaska vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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