Bath, Maine vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 15.8% more expensive than Bath, Maine.

You would need a salary of $93,201 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bath, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Bath, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
41% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Bath, Maine
Bath, ME vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Bath, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher