Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 25.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,731 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in North Pole
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Columbus, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher

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