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


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $123,978 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Ames
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Ames, IA
Compared to Fairbanks, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower

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