Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 20.0% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,400 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Miami
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower