North Pole, Alaska vs. Mountain Home AFB, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho is 24.6% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,685 in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% cheaper in Mountain Home AFB
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Mountain Home Afb, ID
Compared to North Pole, Mountain Home Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower