Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Mercer, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer, Pennsylvania is 23.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,186 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mercer
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Mercer, PA
Compared to Fairbanks, Mercer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower