North Pole, Alaska vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 9.0% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,959 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
41% cheaper in Spokane
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to North Pole, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower