North Pole, Alaska vs. Rough and Ready, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rough and Ready, California is 22.8% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $98,229 in Rough and Ready, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rough and Ready, California is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Rough and Ready
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Rough And Ready, CA
Compared to North Pole, Rough And Ready is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower