What is a pro or con of living in Fairbanks, Alaskacompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Fairbanks.

What salary do I need to live in Fairbanks, Alaska copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Brookings, South Dakota should increase to $60,714 in Fairbanks, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,714 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Brookings, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

32.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

57.2% higher

Commute

25.2% higher

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.9% higher

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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