Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.1% cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $53,276 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Manchester, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  54.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower