Boulder, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 39.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,430 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Boulder, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  49.8% higher
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  Personal
  9.5% higher
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