Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Prentice, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prentice, Wisconsin is 28.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,906 in Prentice, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prentice, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Prentice
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Prentice, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Prentice is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower