Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 34.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $101,057 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Birmingham, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher

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