Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Carbondale, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Colorado is 56.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $117,206 in Carbondale, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Carbondale, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  36.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower