Fairmont, Nebraska vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 51.6% more expensive than Fairmont, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $272,895 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Fairmont, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in North Pole
than in Fairmont, Nebraska
Fairmont, NE vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Fairmont, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher