Valdez, Alaska vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $51,472 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in North Pole
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Valdez, North Pole 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower