Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Meridianville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridianville, Alabama is 7.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,471 in Meridianville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridianville, Alabama is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Meridianville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Meridianville, AL
Compared to Fairbanks, Meridianville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower