Elkhart, Indiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 27.7% cheaper than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $0 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Elkhart, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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