Barron, Wisconsin vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 28.3% more expensive than Barron, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,151 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Barron, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Barron, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Barron, Wisconsin
Barron, WI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Barron, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher