Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 9.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $137,377 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Missoula
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Fairbanks, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower