Clifton, New Jersey vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 19.0% cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,952 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Clifton, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher