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FAIRBANKS vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
22.8%
cheaper
than Fairbanks, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$30,871
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fairbanks, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.8% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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27.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
42.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
33.2% lower
Commute
0.5% lower
Health
20.1% lower
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Personal
23.8% lower
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