Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Minnesota vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 39.9% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,959 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Austin, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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