Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 5.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower