Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 16.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,721 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Fairbanks, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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