Centennial, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 23.9% cheaper than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,448 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Centennial, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher