Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 25.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $27,565 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Denver
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower