Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 32.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,578 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Decatur
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower