Durango, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 14.4% cheaper than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $102,685 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Durango, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  59.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher