Burlington, Vermont vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.2% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $90,828 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Burlington, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher