Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Oswego, Illinois


The cost of living in Oswego, Illinois is 3.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,863 in Oswego, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, Illinois is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Oswego
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Oswego, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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