Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 31.2% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $131,181 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to North Pole, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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