Florence, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 19.6% more expensive than Florence, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,789 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Florence, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Florence, Colorado
Florence, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Florence, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher