Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Presque Isle, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Presque Isle, Maine is 24.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,794 in Presque Isle, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Presque Isle, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Presque Isle
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Presque Isle, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Presque Isle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower