Forest City, Iowa vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.9% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $27,843 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Forest City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher