COST
Costs are up across Alaska, and across the country, as a result of several factors: inflation, new tariffs, and votes by Congress that are driving up costs. Alaskans are paying more for everything from groceries to housing to heating. And now healthcare costs are expected to skyrocket.
It costs more to live in Alaska than ever before.
Housing: Average rent increased nearly 5% in Alaska in 2025, the equivalent of over $100 per month on an average two-bedroom unit.
Groceries: Alaskans pay nearly 30% more for groceries than the national average. Grocery prices are up nearly 30% across the country since 2020, and estimated to be up Y% in Alaska so far this year.
Energy bills: Alaskans pay the highest energy bills in the country. Costs have gone up across the state in 2025, and costs are expected to go up more as energy tax credits are rolled back.
Healthcare: Healthcare premiums could go up 700% if Congress does not act before the end of year. And over 40,000 Alaskans are at risk of losing their health insurance if Congress does not act before the end of the year.
Our federal delegation should work to lower our costs.
Alaska has only 1 Representative in Congress. Rep. Begich has taken several key votes that are raising prices for Alaskans:
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Allowed the White House to institute tariffs that have raised prices and are now being challenged in court.
Voted multiple times to relinquish Congress’ authority over tariffs.
Has put over 25,000 Alaskans’ healthcare in jeopardy and is expected to skyrocket healthcare costs for public- and privately-insured Alaskans.
Analyses show that this bill will mean Alaskans pay more for everything from healthcare to energy to groceries.
Voted for HR1, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Key provisions include:
Cuts Medicaid
Cuts food assistance
Extends tax breaks that benefit billionaires the most