Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Ashland, Maine


The cost of living in Ashland, Maine is 29.4% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,753 in Ashland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Maine is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Ashland
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs Ashland, ME
Compared to North Pole, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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