Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Alma, Michigan


The cost of living in Alma, Michigan is 30.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,000 in Alma, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Michigan is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Alma
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Alma, MI
Compared to Fairbanks, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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