Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Jackson, Mississippi


The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 19.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,196 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Jackson
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Jackson, MS
Compared to Fairbanks, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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