Cost of Living Calculator - Traverse City, Michigan vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 11.9% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,905 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in North Pole
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Traverse City, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  55.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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