Bozeman, Montana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 18.6% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $61,053 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Bozeman, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      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
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher