Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 2.9% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,050 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Worcester, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher