Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Dearborn, Michigan


The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 6.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,912 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Dearborn, MI
Compared to Fairbanks, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  99.3% higher
  Health
  36.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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