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


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 16.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,342 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
60% more expensive in North Pole
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Yakima, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.8% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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