Erie, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 25.2% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,417 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Erie, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher