North Pole, Alaska vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 7.2% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,598 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Nome
than in North Pole, Alaska
North_Pole, AK vs. Nome, AK
Compared to North_Pole, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower