Cost of Living Calculator - North Pole, Alaska vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.4% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,547 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Austin
than in North Pole, Alaska
North_Pole, AK vs Austin, TX
Compared to North_Pole, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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