Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 6.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $74,324 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower