Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 16.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $115,487 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Middlesex
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Fairbanks, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower