Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Newaygo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newaygo, Michigan is 19.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,098 in Newaygo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newaygo, Michigan is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Newaygo
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Newaygo, MI
Compared to Fairbanks, Newaygo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  35.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower