Frederick, Maryland vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.5% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,746 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Frederick, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  51.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher