What is a pro or con of living in Fairbanks, Alaskacompared to Alpena, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Fairbanks.

What salary do I need to live in Fairbanks, Alaska copmared to Alpena, Michigan?

A salary of $51,000 in Alpena, Michigan should increase to $72,959 in Fairbanks, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPENA vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpena, Michigan vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 43.1% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,959 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Alpena, Michigan

Alpena, MI vs. Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Alpena, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

48.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.9% higher

Commute

5.6% higher

Health

40.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.8% higher

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Alpena, Michigan vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

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