Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,194 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Boston, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  42.8% higher
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  Personal
  8.3% lower
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