Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 84.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $206,212 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fairbanks, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower