Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 20.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,033 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in North Pole
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Ames, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher

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