Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Dickinson, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, North Dakota is 10.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,951 in Dickinson, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, North Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Dickinson
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Dickinson, ND
Compared to Fairbanks, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower