Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 3.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,440 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Madison
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Madison, AL
Compared to Fairbanks, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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