Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado is 4.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $146,588 in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Crested Butte, Colorado is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Mount Crested Butte
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Mount Crested Butte, CO
Compared to Fairbanks, Mount Crested Butte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  37.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower