Cost of Living Calculator - Thunder Lake, Minnesota vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 19.8% more expensive than Thunder Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,834 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Thunder Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Thunder Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
104% more expensive in North Pole
than in Thunder Lake, Minnesota
Thunder Lake, MN vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Thunder Lake, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  62.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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