Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 0.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $178,941 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
26% cheaper in Madison
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.7% lower
Cost of Food
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