Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 11.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $97,490 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower