Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Iowa Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 28.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,897 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Fairbanks, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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