Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 18.3% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,875 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in North Pole
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Auburn, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% lower
      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
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  80.7% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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