Fairbanks, Alaska vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 4.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $147,121 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
40% cheaper in North St. Paul
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. North St. Paul, MN
Compared to Fairbanks, North St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  40.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower