Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 22.5% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,275 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Salem
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Fairbanks, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower