Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 28.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,697 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher

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