Wheeling, West Virginia vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 42.6% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,316 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in North Pole
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Wheeling, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.8% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher