North Pole, Alaska vs. Happy Valley, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 31.0% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,878 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Happy Valley, OR
Compared to North Pole, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower