Glendive, Montana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.1% more expensive than Glendive, Montana.

You would need a salary of $111,684 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendive, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Glendive, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Glendive, Montana
Glendive, MT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Glendive, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher