Cost Of Living in Nikiski, AK

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22%

Overall NAT. AVG.

23%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

33%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Nikiski	Alaska	National
Cost of living	122	122	100
Groceries	123	119	100
Health care	112	110	100
Housing	133	137	100
Transportation	114	113	100
Utilities	125	124	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	122	117	100
Household Items	112	110	100
Education & Childcare	116	114	100

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50625 Koskela Rd

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48330 Miller Loop RD

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Nikiski is 1% higher than the Alaska average
The cost of living in Nikiski is 22% higher than the national average
Nikiski housing is 33% higher than the national average
Alaska general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
Alaska state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$85,708	$7,142	$2,000	$2,571
Renters	$89,314	$7,443	$2,084	$2,680

The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Nikiski, AK, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Nikiski, homeowners have a median income of $85,708. Using that number, a maximum of $2,000 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $89,314, which means there is a maximum of $2,084 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

Alaska Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Alaska	0%	7%

Alaska Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Alaska	0%	0%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Soldotna, AK	4,806	117	17.4%
Kenai, AK	8,089	118	18.1%
Salamatof, AK	1,048	119	19.3%
Ridgeway, AK	2,712	127	27.1%
Nikiski, AK	4,480	122	22.4%

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Nikiski, AK	4,480	122	22.4%