Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 22.1% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $140,473 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Portland
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs Portland, OR
Compared to North Pole, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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