Cost of Living Calculator - Caribou, Maine vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 35.1% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $101,331 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Caribou, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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