Kennewick, Washington vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 10.3% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,275 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
64% more expensive in North Pole
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Kennewick, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher