Andover, Minnesota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.2% cheaper than Andover, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,414 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Andover, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Andover, Minnesota
Andover, MN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Andover, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  72.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher