Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 27.4% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $127,353 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  34.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower