Dearborn, Michigan vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.6% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,292 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Dearborn, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% higher
      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
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  56.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher