Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.9% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,075 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Houston
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs Houston, TX
Compared to North Pole, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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