Butte, AK vs Gateway, AK

Butte is moderately more affordable than Gateway, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Butte scores 106 compared to 122 for Gateway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gateway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Butte is $1,412/month compared to $1,612/month in Gateway — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butte is more affordable at $320,100 median vs $436,200.

Median household income in Butte is $105,625 compared to $137,150 in Gateway (-23%). While Gateway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butte spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Gateway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (37.1°F vs 37.1°F). Gateway receives more rainfall at 12.6" per year compared to 12.6" in Butte.