North Pole, Alaska vs. Iron Mountain, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron Mountain, Michigan is 31.0% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,753 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron Mountain, Michigan is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Iron Mountain
than in North Pole, Alaska
North_Pole, AK vs. Iron_Mountain, MI
Compared to North_Pole, Iron_Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower