Cost of Living Calculator - Calais, Vermont vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 2.8% cheaper than Calais, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $48,618 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Calais, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Calais, Vermont
Calais, VT vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Calais, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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