Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boothbay Harbor, Maine is 5.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,868 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boothbay Harbor, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Boothbay Harbor
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Boothbay Harbor, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Boothbay Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower