Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Hallowell, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hallowell, Maine is 9.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,343 in Hallowell, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hallowell, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Hallowell
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Hallowell, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Hallowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower