What is a pro or con of living in North Pole, Alaskacompared to Spokane, Washington?

Utilities are 69% more expensive in North Pole.

What salary do I need to live in North Pole, Alaska copmared to Spokane, Washington?

A salary of $70,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $76,957 in North Pole, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPOKANE vs. NORTH POLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 9.9% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,957 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
69% more expensive in North Pole
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. North Pole, AK

Compared to Spokane, North Pole is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

36.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

69.8% higher

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

51.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.0% higher

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Spokane, Washington vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spokane, WA vs. North Pole, AK

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