Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 23.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $99,137 in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Barnstable Town
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Barnstable Town, MA
Compared to Fairbanks, Barnstable Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower