Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 28.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $35,989 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in North Pole
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Washington, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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