North Pole, Alaska vs. Iowa Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 32.4% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $145,383 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to North Pole, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower