Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Big Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 26.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $120,676 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Fairbanks, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower

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