Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 57.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,235 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Hoboken
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Fairbanks, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% higher
      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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  109.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower