Columbia, Maryland vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.8% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,111 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Columbia, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower