North Pole, Alaska vs. Dayton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Washington is 27.1% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,387 in Dayton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Washington is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Dayton
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Dayton, WA
Compared to North Pole, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower