North Pole, Alaska vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 26.4% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,306 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Madison
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Madison, SD
Compared to North Pole, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% lower
      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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower