Cost of Living Calculator - Stanwood, Washington vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 16.4% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,789 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in North Pole
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Stanwood, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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