North Pole, Alaska vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 9.1% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,566 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Columbia
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to North Pole, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher