Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Flowood, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flowood, Mississippi is 11.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,461 in Flowood, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flowood, Mississippi is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Flowood
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Flowood, MS
Compared to Fairbanks, Flowood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower