Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 22.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,137 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Fairbanks, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower