Manahawkin, New Jersey vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 8.3% cheaper than Manahawkin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,727 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Manahawkin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Manahawkin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Manahawkin, New Jersey
Manahawkin, NJ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Manahawkin, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher