Mishawaka, Indiana vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 38.8% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $69,398 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in North Pole
than in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, IN vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Mishawaka, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher