Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 8.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $132,632 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Dover
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Fairbanks, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower