Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Franklin, Maine


The cost of living in Franklin, Maine is 15.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,382 in Franklin, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Franklin
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Franklin, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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