North Pole, Alaska vs. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 21.6% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,118 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. St. Cloud, MN
Compared to North Pole, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  41.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower