North Pole, Alaska vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 49.1% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $104,354 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Arlington
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to North Pole, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower