Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bloomfield, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomfield, New Mexico is 22.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,824 in Bloomfield, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomfield, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Bloomfield
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bloomfield, NM
Compared to Fairbanks, Bloomfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower