Miles City, Montana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 26.4% more expensive than Miles City, Montana.

You would need a salary of $73,309 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Miles City, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Miles City, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Miles City, Montana
Miles City, MT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Miles City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher