Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fort Kent, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 23.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,500 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower