Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Manalapan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manalapan, New Jersey is 35.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $167,643 in Manalapan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manalapan, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Manalapan
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Manalapan, NJ
Compared to Fairbanks, Manalapan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower