Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 21.1% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,559 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in North Pole
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Grand Rapids, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  57.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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