Columbus, Mississippi vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 37.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $68,733 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Columbus, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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