Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Mount Vernon, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Ohio is 24.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,809 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Ohio is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Mount Vernon, OH
Compared to Fairbanks, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower