Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bemidji, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bemidji, Minnesota is 27.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,078 in Bemidji, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bemidji, Minnesota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Bemidji
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bemidji, MN
Compared to Fairbanks, Bemidji is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  40.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower