North Pole, Alaska vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 1.0% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,812 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sonora
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to North Pole, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower