Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 24.4% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,195 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Dubuque, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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