Cost Of Living in North Pole, AK

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16%

Overall NAT. AVG.

18%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

20%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	North Pole	Alaska	National
Cost of living	116	122	100
Groceries	118	119	100
Health care	108	110	100
Housing	120	137	100
Transportation	112	113	100
Utilities	123	124	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	115	117	100
Household Items	108	110	100
Education & Childcare	114	114	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in North Pole is 5% lower than the Alaska average
The cost of living in North Pole is 16% higher than the national average
North Pole housing is 20% higher than the national average
Alaska general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
Alaska state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$138,260	$11,522	$3,226	$4,148
Renters	$110,935	$9,245	$2,588	$3,328

Alaska Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Alaska	0%	7%

Alaska Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Alaska	0%	0%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
South Van Horn, AK	404	83	17.1%
Pleasant Valley, AK	459	99	1.2%
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Goldstream, AK	3,419	114	13.7%
Fairbanks, AK	32,177	117	16.7%
North Pole, AK	3,077	116	15.7%

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North Pole, AK	3,077	116	15.7%

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

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