What is a pro or con of living in Fairbanks, Alaskacompared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

Utilities are 51% more expensive in Fairbanks.

What salary do I need to live in Fairbanks, Alaska copmared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

A salary of $100,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota should increase to $107,937 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.

BISMARCK vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 7.9% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $107,937 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
51% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, ND vs. Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Bismarck, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

31.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

51.5% higher

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

36.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

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