Eden Prairie, Minnesota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.7% cheaper than Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,156 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie, MN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Eden Prairie, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  69.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher