Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.5% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $70,157 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
27% cheaper in Madison
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs Madison, WI
Compared to North Pole, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.