Grand Haven, Michigan vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 7.4% more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,684 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Grand Haven, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, MI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Grand Haven, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  57.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher