Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 64.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $121,592 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Boulder
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower