Palm Bay, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 12.8% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,261 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Palm Bay, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher