St. Louis, Michigan vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 49.5% more expensive than St. Louis, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,759 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than St. Louis, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in North Pole
than in St. Louis, Michigan
St. Louis, MI vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to St. Louis, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  46.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher