Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Colby, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Colby, Wisconsin is 23.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,206 in Colby, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Colby
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Colby, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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