Oelwein, Iowa vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 50.0% more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oelwein, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Oelwein, Iowa
Oelwein, IA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Oelwein, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher