Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Westfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westfield, Massachusetts is 3.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,683 in Westfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Westfield
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Westfield, MA
Compared to Fairbanks, Westfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower