Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 35.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,794 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Malden
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Fairbanks, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher