North Pole, Alaska vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 24.7% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,974 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wichita
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to North Pole, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower