North Pole, Alaska vs. Wrightwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wrightwood, California is 2.9% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,430 in Wrightwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wrightwood, California is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Wrightwood
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Wrightwood, CA
Compared to North Pole, Wrightwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower